Where We Vote: "Viagra For Sex Offenders?"
Chris Murphy and Sam Caliguiri on political attack ads
Chris Murphy’s opponent, Republican Sam Caliguiri is a State Senator, who’s taking pages from the national GOP playbook this campaign. He’s hitting the Democrat on tax policy, cap & trade and the size of government. Meanwhile, an outside conservative organization – American Action Network – is pouring big money into the race, using some of the same tactics they’re using across the nation – holding sitting lawmakers to account for their vote in “stunt” legislation.
For instance, did you know Murphy supports giving Viagra to sex offenders? Well, that’s what Karl Rove and Norm Coleman want you to think about this November.
Depending on the poll you read, this has been having at least some impact on Murphy – who’s locked in a tight race.
Today we continue our Where We Vote series – and give you a chance to hear from the Republican and Democratic candidates for the 5th congressional district seat.
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Bias on NPR...
I like NPR, but I have noticed a lack of objectivity. NPR staff stated today that NPR's goal is to state the news rather than provide commentary. I wish NPR did better at reaching that goal...
What about the discussion on Wednesday, 10/20, about the discussion regarding Political Advertising and "Viagra for Sex Offenders?" The host commented liberally about how Republican comments had a lack of "logic" and "reason" since the Democrats didn't vote to give Viagra to Sex Offenders
The host of the show said that it could be said that Republicans want to give Sex Offenders tax credits since they voted to extend tax credits... The barb against the republicans was "illogical." What should have been asked is why didn't Democrats want to delay passage of the bill to add language to make sure that Viagra did not go to Sex Offenders since that was an issue... Why wasn't that question asked? Rather, the host took a pot-shot at the Republicans right after criticizing the Republicans for doing the same thing to the Democrats... That is biased. I am a member of neither party by the way... I am tired of political half-truths and this politics as usual. Similar actions are supporting Obama for being out of combat operations when he said he would be out of Iraq. Didn't NPR not comment with so much bias when Bush did the same thing of ending combat operations while on the aircraft carrier?
As self-proclaimed "liberals," I expect NPR to allow a reasoned discussion of many beliefs without throwing out the "barb" that I see on CNN or Fox. If you are just like them, why should I support NPR? I would get the same thing (that I don't want) from the other networks.
I, and many other people, want facts, not opinion.
I have taught my kids that two wrongs don't make a right, and I don't think I should have to point out to adults (especially those at NPR), that a double standard simply doesn't cut it...
Until you think about this critically, I don't think I should contribute...
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