perfidy

Via Murdoc, and Blackfive, this heartwarming photo from the frontlines:

The armed forces are always willing to display their undying respect for the media. From another recent Blackfive post, this quote is also apropos:

"Do not fear the enemy, for your enemy can only take your life. It is far better that you fear the media for they will steal your honor." 

- Bobby McBride, Crew Chief, 128th Assault Helicopter Company, RVN 1969-1970

If I were ever to be thrown back into the middle ages, and needed to design a heraldic emblem, I would either use the finger, argent, on a field sable; else just use the bat symbol.