ABC affiliates ordered not to air 'Nightline' tribute: "'Mr. Koppel and 'Nightline' are hiding behind this so-called tribute in an effort to highlight only one aspect of the war effort and in doing so to influence public opinion against the military action in Iraq,' the statement said."

I find this outrageous, incredibly stupid and self-defeating. Sinclair Broadcasting, in accusing ABC of politicizing the issue, has done just that by issuing this order. Is it any wonder that the chief executives of the company were big Bush-Cheney supporters? I tell you, we live in some scary, scary times.