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Originally posted by 911pcars
This unbiased "special news event" (in their words) is going to pre-empt prime time scheduling this week on all of Sinclair Broadcasting's stations across the country. They own 62 TV stations in 29 markets that reach approx. 24% of US TV households, and they ordered all of them to show the film.

Since the fairness doctrine was eviscerated years ago by the FCC, I guess it's okay to show one-sided films without also presenting the other side, but to present this as "news" rather than just a film is breaking new ground in broadcast journalism.

They claim to have asked Kerry to "participate" in a panel discussion, I guess in order to defend himself against accusations in the film. To them, having Kerry or his people in a panel discussion after showing the film represents a balanced presentation to TV viewers.

The other day, one of Sinclair's journalists was fired for protesting this program as not falling in the category of news and feared for a loss of credibility for his news dept. Didn't matter. He was terminated for being a disgruntled employee. FYI, a documentary film is not "news"; it's a film maker's interpretation of news events - it's an important difference that is being ignored by the owners and directors of Sinclair.

This film probably falls under the same category as Fahrenheit 9/11. If you want to see this "news event", at least buy a ticket like you have to for Moore's movie.

Here's a google search page for info about this event:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Sinclair+Broadcasting

If you watch it, keep an eye out for this company's attempt to make this a news event and to present the case for both sides.

with justice and liberty for all,
Sherwood

At least Kerry was offered the opportunity to defend himself...I have not seen similar offered to the President when the fictional Fairyhype 911 is shown.