Sinclair Fires Critic of Plan to Broadcast Anti-Kerry Film

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Leiberman called it a "slanted documentary" and said there was no way for Sinclair, which owns the nation's largest collection of network affiliates, to verify the allegations. "Call it commentary, call it an editorial . . . but don't call it news," Leiberman said. He added: "Viewers aren't going to trust us if we call it news. . . . I couldn't be part of this special and call it news when what it is is political propaganda."

Leiberman acknowledged that he was violating Sinclair policy by giving an unauthorized interview and revealing part of what happened at a company meeting, but said he felt he had no choice but to speak out. "I knew I had nothing to gain by doing it and everything to lose," he said. "I need to be able to sleep at night."

"America's at its best when people stand up to powerful interests and tell them the truth," said Kerry campaign spokesman Chad Clanton. "That's what happened here."

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A43681-2004Oct18.html

Firing someone over their political views...welcome to the US version of Nazi Germany/Communist Russa.

They have invited a lawsuit and only hurt themselves more.

After thinking about it, yes. Soros should really consider acquiring this company, once the stock shows a head and shoulders bottom.

He did the right thing -- YEAH HIM!!!

or for speaking out against Bush? THe media's had several stories, but I suspect there's many, many more.

that I've ever heard anyone in TV news tell the truth! Definitely a hero. I hope he sues their socks off and wins.
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