Decius wrote:

] Sinclair's statement on their decision to cancel the Koppel
] broadcast. I meme this because I prefer raw arguement to a
] journalist's summary thereof. Reach your own conclusions.

I think his statement is reasonable. As the owner of these stations it is Sinclair's choice to make. They obviously have a strong conviction about it. It remains to be seen how balanced the alternative programming Sinclair airs will be. If they truly do offer such a program, I commend them for sticking to their word. We'll see.

I agree that ABC is going to use this to send a message. It is no coincidence that they are broadcasting this on the eve of the anniversary of the end of "major combat operations." That the insurgency happened this month and the news of coalition torture of Iraqis is hitting will only serve to soften where ABC was going to put the dagger anyway. I have no doubt this was planned for April 30th for a long time. As much as I lean to the left, I have to side with Sinclair in principle on this one.

RE: Sinclair Broadcast Group: For the record