The latest article from the NYT on Zarqawi takes an interesting approach to describing Zarqawi’s work in Iraq.

Unlike some terrorist leaders — like the man he claimed to follow, Osama bin Laden — Mr. Zarqawi went beyond providing just inspiration and public relations for his movement. He fought on the front lines with his men.

“Public relations“?

“Those who vote … are infidels,” [Zarqawi] said.

“Front-lines fighting“?

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is shown wearing American tennis shoes and unable to operate his automatic rifle in video released Thursday.

UPDATE: As of 3 p.m., the NYT has removed the picture shown above.