Open Thread: Should the Media Stop Publicizing Aurora Shooter’s Name and Face?

Victim and hero Alex Teves, who saved by shielding her with his body.

Should the media focus on the heroes and survivors (like Alex Teves, above), and band together to stop publicizing the shooter’s name and face?

The Heroes of Aurora

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There were more heroes than villains in that Aurora, Colorado movie theater where 12 were killed.

Three Aurora Victims Died Shielding Others

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Trending on Twitter: Shoutouts to the 3 men who died protecting others in the Aurora shootings.