Why? Because she actually cares about the contents of the Baghdad museum, and the Library, and the archeological sites, and all that type of good stuff by which humankind comes to know itself.
The new figure as of June 21, as per the Washington Post is 6000 artifacts looted.
Ms. Neilsen Hayden's blog, Making Light, hasn't let go of this story, and with wit and wisdom she gives us her latest update, including the WaPo link.
Don't miss her previous posts on the subject, which she helpfully lists for you.