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Critics: Amazing War Images May Confuse Message

Advances in technology now allow television viewers to watch the war in Iraq as it unfolds. But some critics worry the stunning pictures of gadgets, tanks on the move and the military at work border on promotion of war. NPR's Laura Sydell reports.

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Laura Sydell fell in love with the intimate storytelling qualities of radio, which combined her passion for theatre and writing with her addiction to news. Over her career she has covered politics, arts, media, religion, and entrepreneurship. Currently Sydell is the Digital Culture Correspondent for NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and NPR.org.