I Cogitate

I say wrongly because those same conservative critics never work themselves into a wedgie over the conservative (read good) bias distributed daily and proudly by Fox News or the news division at Sinclair Broadcasting.

But isn't bias bias? And despite our various political leanings, isn't it inappropriate from wherever it comes from on the political spectrum involving any news organization?

All the facts have yet to come out on Rather's '60 Minutes II' broadcast featuring fake documents attributed to the late Jerry Killian. But it appears 99.9% certain at this point that said documents were 'created' by someone other than Killian. And for Rather's error/rush to judgment/bias (if you must) he deserves the loss of his position as THE CBS news broadcaster. Period. That is fair. That is appropriate. No ifs, ands or buts.

No, I'm don't view myself as still wet behind the ears but I don't see this as a win for conservatives and certainly not a loss for liberals. It is a triumph of 'right-doing,' an element fast dissipating in our society, especially among our elite. You do wrong in broadcasting, whether it be to sloppiness, speed or prejudice and you deserve your just fate a la Dan Rather. It's a pity this doesn't apply to other high-level occupations or reach into say, the civilian sector at the Pentagon.

So, courage Britt, courage Sean, courage Bill (even if it cost you millions), courage Carl Cameron (how's the manicure?) and you interchangeable faces in the main seat at Fox News. Are you willing to shine light on your respective records?

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