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Tribune edits a paid death notice

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by EStreetJoe, Sep 10, 2008.

  1. EStreetJoe

    EStreetJoe Well-Known Member

    http://blogs.chicagoreader.com/news-bites/2008/09/09/just-because-you-died-doesnt-make-you-special/

    I think the Trib dropped the ball big-time here. How is saying to vote Democratic offensive?
     
    EStreetJoe, Sep 10, 2008
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  2. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member

    Up yours, Sam.

    Trib has NEVER endorsed a Dem on a national ticket. This year will be no different.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Sep 10, 2008
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  3. Jason Martin

    Jason Martin New Member

    So if it had said, in lieu of flowers, vote McCain/Palin, it would have ran?
     
    Jason Martin, Sep 10, 2008
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  4. Bob Slydell

    Bob Slydell Active Member

    Probably.
     
    Bob Slydell, Sep 10, 2008
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  5. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    That's pretty bad. I can understand editing out obvious and confirmed factual errors, such as if the family said he played for the Yankees and won the Congressional Medal of Honor but this is stupid.

    That's why I hate the traditional conservative media.
     
    Ace, Sep 10, 2008
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  6. Drakes Place

    Drakes Place Guest

    I agree with the decision wholeheartedly - I mean, the paper is just doing its part to fend off the dumbing down of America. After all, we all know that liberals aren't real bright. :)
     
    Drakes Place, Sep 10, 2008
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  7. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member


    I'd genuinely think not, but wouldn't bet the bank on it.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Sep 10, 2008
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