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Re: Setting the record straight: a challenge to Al Jazeera
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Anonymous
Hmm, Lisa, relax. I know you're upset but hey, it's part of the game. But I think you should let it go. Because, whether they lied on purpose or not (they very much might have done), they fulfilled their purpose and have no reason to rectify it at the expense of showing that they were wrong (or worse, lying).
Scott, I disagree that the widespread view of Al-Jazeera is THAT bad. It ain't bright, i give you that, but give it some journalistic credit. A channel that manages to upset most Arab regimes this much, a channel that has probably been the first to have israeli officials on air in arabic, deserves some credit.
(oh, and to Matt (07:35), who thinks that the Arab street is 'sheeple' (with the L.E.:) you're too racist for me to try to rebuke you.)
Look, press sometimes manipulates info and footage, then promising to retract things they never eventually retract.
Remember when, in 2001, CNN showed footage of 1990 and claimed it was of people cheering the September 11th attacks? It was a huge scandal (though not half as big as it should have been, though).
My point is, these two channels sought to score a point. But it's not at your expense, Lis. I would love to see you go on air in Al-Jazeera, but i doubt it'll happen.
Heck, I can even tell them myself that your report was positive and honest. Though I will demand a cup of this coffee, though.
Be well, friend.
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