RE: Article: At the Center of the Storm Over Bush And Science

[JGarrett@mbhs.org]

Harry Anagnostopoulos wrote:

             "Here's one thought, yes.

             "NPR is a supposed "news" program that is supported by public

funds and

should provide non-biased and balanced reporting.

             "Rush is clearly a political pundit, is supported by

advertising, and does

not claim to be a news program.

             "Personnaly, I find both programs to be lacking in balance and

fairness."





While accurate on face value, what you fail to mention is that NPR claims

they are not biased, which they clearly are (unless you are a democrat, in

which case you probably also consider CBS, ABC, and NBC to be middle of the

road and Fox a right-wing propaganda machine). Rush on the other hand tells

you in no uncertain terms where he comes from and everyone knows it. Why

does Rush need to be balanced? It's his damn show. And if you listen to his

show, he puts those with opposing viewpoints at the top of the caller list

so he can shoot them down as quickly as possible. That's pretty fair. What

is your idea of fair: not taking a stand on any side of any issue?



Jeffrey A. Garrett, MS, DABR

Chief Physicist

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

1225 North State Street

Jackson, MS 39202



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