1.  What types of bias is the excerpt below an example of?

2.  Define sensationalize.

3.  Mr. Taranto makes the two following assertions:

• "If Maliku were a Christian and had been arrested outside an abortion clinic, you can bet his religion would have been widely reported."
• "the press sensationalizes "hate crimes" by...non-Muslims against Muslims"

 
Do you agree with either of Mr. Taranto's assertions?  Explain your answer.