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The first draft was nastier, I removed the cusses and much of the sarcasm since I'm sure they wouldn't get it anyway:
I have often depended on CNN for much of my news. When it comes to breaking stories and international news, CNN is a usually a tremendous resource. (**I like to butter them up first**)
I am, however, appalled by your coverage of the Democratic Convention.
(1) If the speaker is not a "name" speaker, you don't show it, even if it's 8:30PM (for example the vet under Kerry's command in Vietnam). Is it because his story might resonate with the American people that his speech takes a back seat to one of your reporters offering a blasé critique ("...he didn't get these delegates too excited...") of Al Gore?
(2) Ms. Woodruff sullies the profession of journalism. How is this recent question for Mary Beth Cahill objective?; "How do you feel about having the Republicans out there reminding the media and through us the American people of Kerry's inconsistencies...?" Are these alleged inconsistencies a given? Even OJ got an "alleged" in there for crying out loud.
(3) "Flip Flop", "Extreme Makeover", "Shove it" etc. When you adopt the Republican talking points you sure do repeat them over and over and over again. This problem isn't unique to CNN, but shouldn't you at least try to be original with the terminology you use?
I could go on; I think the point is clear. Your news organization's distaste for Kerry, for Democrats and by extension, for 50% of the American people is evident.
As a result, I will now join the 85% of Americans who never watch you or use your Website.
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