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[deckardcanine]

For the ~10 months I've kept this LJ, I've made it a policy not to talk politics, tho my mass reports of inept quotes do include some politicians' words. My idea was that there is enough politics already in other LJs (and indeed the rest of the Net) and I would have little to add.

Tonight I am breaking with the unofficial rule. This story is both serious and seriously underreported, and I am determined to spread the word as best I can:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/this_world/4038375.stm

I don't know what's more appalling -- that it's happening, or that my NYC friend had to get such an important NYC story from the BBC. The alternative is that the BBC has reported a morbid story with no basis in fact, which is almost as appalling.

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An extremely sad situation

[zombiechick.livejournal.com]

I don't think you have to be apologetic over getting "political" about this as everyone should be appalled; conservative and liberal alike. The story aptly illustrates how underprivileged people of color have always been treated in this country. It makes me sad to say that the whole situation doesn't surprise me one bit.

[ashkitty.livejournal.com]

The alternative is that the BBC has reported a morbid story with no basis in fact, which is almost as appalling.

And very, very unlikely. The BBC is the most respected news organisation in the world, I don't think they're going to blow their credibility on a hoax.

Which means...God.

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

Incidentally, I read a forum post earlier today describing "creative" photography by which the BBC misrepresented a riot. Still, misleading is different from fabricating.

Sickening

[collegezoo.livejournal.com]

Time to speakly loudly and carry a big stick! this will be on my LJ later today.

Re: Sickening

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

Excellent. I hoped to inspire online news spreading.