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10/26/2006
Hey 'Reuters': Stop leading the witness!
From the current Reuters coverage of yesterday's Jersey decision:
Uhm, is this commentary or news!?! Because forgive us if we've missed a thing or two, but we've seen no definitive evidence that yesterday's decision will have any effect on any voter. Maybe next time a "might" or a "could" or "will possbily" would make for a more responsible headline from your esteemed news organization?
Hell, even we would only headline our own celebratory piece by saying the decision is "seen as" or "perceived to be" a "boost to gays" -- and everyone knows we're biased as all get out!
NJ gay marriage decision boost to "values voters" [Reuters]
*UPDATE: Here the AP has given an example of what to do, with the operative words being "hopes for":
Right Hopes for Boost From N.J. Ruling [AP via ABC News]
*Earlier Reuters coverage: A matter of 'preference' [G-A-Y]
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