[Peace-discuss] DI Lies and Gossips

[C. G. Estabrook]

Ryan--

I think we should take the DI coverage as an occasion to write letters to
the DI, talking about the reasons that we're out there.  That would be an
extension of our demonstration by other means.

We can certainly contest the numbers and other aspects of the account, but
it's more important to argue the substance -- such as the outrageous claim
that now the invasion's underway, protest is inappropriate.

I see that I'm quoted in the article, and the quote bears a tangential
relationship to something I said -- I'll write them about that.  Let's
fill their letters column with the aim of getting more DI readers there
next Saturday.

Regards, Carl


On Mon, 31 Mar 2003, ryanr wrote:

> Anyone seen the Monday DI? It is splattered with pictures and quotes
> of Pro-war folks and the claim that the pro-war people had 400 people
> TWICE as many as us (they say 400 PRO and 200 ANTI in the article). I
> think we need to force a retraction. At the very least they should
> admit that the reporter Mary Tallon is incorrect in her assessment and
> they should recognize that the Pro-War folks start earlier which can
> (as our protest gains momentum after 2pm) make our numbers look
> emaciated. This is journalism? I think what is most disgusting is the
> insinuation that Pro-War support is soaring (much like the fabled Bush
> Poll Numbers) while anti-war support is in decline.
> 
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> 
> -Ryan
> 
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