posted by Chris @ 5/15/2005 04:58:00 PM  
Newsweek Backs off Quran Desecration Story

On the highways in Dallas I often see "Bush lied, people died" and "No one died when Clinton lied" bumper stickers. Today, I saw several "Newsweek lied, people died" blog headlines.

There will be those who will crucify Newsweek because the story contained unsubstantiated accusations. But the greater error is that Newsweek decided to publish the story in the first place, even if the claims were substantiated. Freedom of Speech is one thing, but being responsible with information is another. I doubt such a story would have seen the light of day in American newspapers in World War II!

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