Photogapher's "Code Of Ethics"

I think that in this situation the photographers had no right to post this photo to the public. One of the rules in the “Code Of Ethics” for photographers states, “Treat all subjects with respect and dignity. Give special consideration to vulnerable subjects and compassion to victims of crime and tragedy. Intrude on private moment of grief only when the public has an overriding and justifiable need to see.” I think that the decision the media made was completely against this rule of their own view on ethics. Therefore, in my opinion the photo of the injured marine should never have been posted. The family in the injured now deceases soldier specifically stated that they did not want the photo to be posted to the public. The media disregarded the family’s wish and posted it anyway. I think the decision the media made was below the standards the “Code Of Ethics” held.