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Journalism's Hoax on Duke

Submitted by Gary R Sweeten, Apr 17, 2007 17:13

I unfortunately tuned into ABC just in time to see Terry Moran excoriate the Duke men despite their innocence.

It is hard to believe that a nationally known "reporter" could get away with these vicious attacks on the character of young men whose only crime was being white and having an opportunity to attend a first tier university. Imus lost his job for little more than that but Moran, who was not trying to be funny, will likely get an award from some news organization for his brilliant insights.

I think he should be fired. Now.


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Barry Porter 

May 9, 2007 09:58

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Vince 

Apr 18, 2007 11:36

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C. Parker 

Apr 18, 2007 01:27

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Sandy 

Apr 17, 2007 18:52

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Gary R Sweeten 

Apr 17, 2007 17:13

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Beverly Martens 

Apr 17, 2007 15:12

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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]

Erick Blair 

Apr 18, 2007 02:08

I agree 100% with John Leo. [MORE]

Ann C. 

Apr 17, 2007 10:00

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