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Old 04-01-2003, 02:10 PM   #53
russotto
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Originally posted by sycamore
What he did wasn't the smartest thing to do; however, I don't think what he did was necessarily inappropriate. He offered a unique perspective on the war, and it's a shame that this happened. Furthermore, the folks at NBC should be ashamed for doing an about face.
Arnett wasn't canned for what he reported. He was canned for editorializing in an interview with Iraqi TV; he was making propaganda for the enemy, not reporting news. Unless it turns out the man had a pistol aimed at his back, he got what he deserved.
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