Pentagon blocks MySpace, YouTube access for troops

According to the AP, Soldiers can no longer use the military's computer system to access MySpace, YouTube, and 9 other websites. From the article:

Internet use has become a troublesome issue for the military as it struggles to balance security concerns with privacy rights. As blogs and video-sharing become more common, the military has voiced increasing concern about service members revealing details about military operations or other information about equipment or procedures that will aid the enemy.

At the same time, service members have used the Web sites to chronicle their time in battle, posting videos and writing journals that provide a powerful, personal glimpse into their days at war.