Coverage Uneven for Abortion Doctor, Soldier ; Army Killing Didn't Get As Much Notice
The Washington Times › June 05, 2009
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Two apparent politically motivated slayings within 24 hours resulted in some very uneven news coverage. The press paid far more attention to the killing of late-term abortion provider Dr. George Tiller than it did to Army recruiter Pvt. William Andrew Long.
Some critics say journalists displayed clear pro-choice bias in their heavy Tiller coverage; others point to the doctor being a longtime controversial media figure.See the full content of this document
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Coverage Uneven for Abortion Doctor, Soldier ; Army Killing Didn't Get As Much Notice
Both stories were dramatic.
The Wichita, Kan., physician was shot while attending church Sunday. Authorities have charged Scott Roeder, who had a history of pro-life and anti-government writings. Pvt. Long was gunned down in a suburban Ark...See the full content of this document
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