I hate, I hate, I hate the sound of this newspaper closing in Iraq, but there seems like there was a legit “shouting fire in a crowded theater” aspect to it–i.e. for the stability and safety of Iraqis, it might have been a pragmatic and wise decision. That said, if IRaqis are going to riot upon its closing, one wonders what is gained…a bad example, and violence anyway.

I’d love to hear from folks on the ground there on this, however.