Years ago when there were reporters, you could read a story of facts and make up your own mind about what had transpired; today you are given an opinion by an opinion writter posing as a reporter whether the facts match the opinion or not, it is his or her opinion on what transpired in todays news. They are no better than Nifong , making it up as they go along!!!
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I think the truth will come out between all of the books being published. I'm glad to see that Pressler... [MORE]
Jamie P.
May 15, 2007 13:28
Rush to judgment is a key issue in our society today! Please let me introduce myself; my name is Barry... [MORE]
Barry Porter
May 9, 2007 09:58
Well put John. The templates you speak of are used every day. The recent evil horror that has just happend... [MORE]
Vince
Apr 18, 2007 11:36
Excellent article. These journalistic templates (or assumptions regarding certain groups or classes of people) are no different in any way... [MORE]
C. Parker
Apr 18, 2007 01:27
With 24/7 news coverage most people feel they have to say something and keep saying something and keep saying something... [MORE]
Sandy
Apr 17, 2007 18:52
I unfortunately tuned into ABC just in time to see Terry Moran excoriate the Duke men despite their innocence.
It... [MORE]
Gary R Sweeten
Apr 17, 2007 17:13
Actually since the public did not know all the evidence but only the defense spin on cherry picked points,
justice was... [MORE]
Beverly Martens
Apr 17, 2007 15:12
Years ago when there were reporters, you could read a story of facts and make up your own mind about...
BILL SCHAFER
Apr 17, 2007 12:54
I wish I could agree with your comments, but I can't because they're both wrong and sentimental. Newspapers in this... [MORE]