I’ve been censored
Today I read the Journal Star online, like I do most mornings, and chose to comment on the article about the ex-police officer busted for soliciting sex from an undercover officer. My comment was a reply to someone who stated that it was unfair the officer got fired for propositioning an undercover officer when there is so much infidelity in the Peoria Police Department. I replied to the person that he wasn’t fired for soliciting sex, he was fired for associating with a known drug dealer. When I reread the comments later this afternoon the comment about infidelity is gone and so is my reply. I didn’t feel this person’s comment, although ignorant of the facts stated in the article, met the standards that warranted its removal. I have seen such ugly rants about all sorts of things that are allowed to remain but questioning an officer’s fidelity is grounds for removal. No wonder no one really takes the Journal Star seriously anymore!
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October 9, 2007 7:14 pm
Todd Preble, October 9, 2007 @ 7:42 pm
Ah, Freedom of the press. Of course the press supports that and free speech. They will use it against any and everyone, no matter who it hurts, exposes, etc. I’m not saying that’s right or wrong. I am saying they are hypocrites for not supporting it when that right is used to expose their flaws or inaccuracies. We are supposed believe to the press, in this case PJstar.com, are infallible.
Just look at the new law Washington is trying to pass that protects the press from having to expose sources even under oath.
Kevin Lowe, October 10, 2007 @ 7:09 pm
Yeah, it’s pathetic. It seems like they allow all kinds of racist crap, yet censor other seemingly meaningful speech. I wonder who moderates the comments, deciding whose speech is worthy and whose is not.
eastbluffbarbie, October 10, 2007 @ 7:31 pm
I was so well behaved. I didn’t make one smart assed remark and that was the thanks the Journal Star gave me. Maybe next time I won’t censor myself and see how long my comment stays!;)
Chef Kevin, October 12, 2007 @ 7:49 am
Maybe you spelled all your words correctly and it confused them.
Freddy Barry, November 12, 2008 @ 9:56 pm
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