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-Read the excerpt below from Michael Rule's post at newsbusters.org on June 9th.
-Read "Types of Media Bias" in the right column. Then answer the question.
There has been some buzz in the email this morning about a question Pam Hess of UPI asked General William Caldwell in a briefing this morning. In her question, Hess referred to those who died in the air strike that killed the most wanted man in Iraq, including Abu Musab al Zarqawi himself, as victims. Her full question was:
“General, this is Pam Hess of UPI. What’s going to happen to Zarqawi’s body after the autopsy? Does it get returned to Jordan to his family? And do you have anything on the identity of the others killed in the strike? And was it 6 victims including Zarqawi or was it 7?”
A legitimate question, however, her word choice is unfortunate. Let us remember the true victims are the ones who were savagely murdered by Zarqawi and his network of thugs. Zarqawi and his associates killed along with him, are not victims here, rather, they are the recipients of justice.
For the complete report, go to NewsBusters.org.
To accurately identify different types of bias, you should be aware of the issues of the day, and the liberal and conservative perspectives on each issue.
Types of Media Bias:Questions
What do you think of reporter Pam Hess referring to terrorist leader Zarqawi as a “victim?” Explain your answer.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the answers.
Answers
Opinion question. Answers vary.
