why AP published photo of slain marine

I don't think AP was wrong in posting the picture of the marine dying despite having the secretary of defense request them not to, because I always feel the government is trying paint a prettier picture of the war in the middle east. However, I do think it's uncalled for when the family asked AP to withhold the photo because it makes their pain that much worse knowing their loss is displayed to the public. But hey, "if it bleeds, it leads". I'm not for the war, but I too support the troops and hope they come home safely. Although graphic images containing violence are uncomfortable to see, I value them for the raw view of the war. There are no lies, no cover ups, just life for someone in that moment regardless if it's pretty or not. Thank you for making this discussion, would of never had seen the picture. Not saying I'm a fan of it or anything, but I still think it's an important image showing the negative aspect of this war we're so entrenched in.