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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSinclair tries in vain to distance itself from "Pandemic" conspiracy theorist
with a series of tweets -- as if this pathetic rationale on Twitter makes up for giiving a platform to that conspiracy theory.
Tweets starting here, full text below:
Link to tweet
We also interviewed a medical expert who debunked Dr. Mikovitzs claims as conspiracy theories. Were a supporter of free speech and a marketplace of ideas and viewpoints, even if incredibly controversial.
We are incredibly aware of the dangers of COVID-19 and our stations across 81 markets have remained steadfast in covering their communities with a focus on safety and adherence to local protocols and regulations nationwide.
Nevilledog
(51,122 posts)There's no legitimate reason to air this debunked crap.
DBoon
(22,369 posts)HotTeaBag
(1,206 posts)nearly as bad as it's being portrayed.
They also do follow it up with another segment in which Mikovitz is debunked re Fauci, but they still stick to the theory that the virus was man made unfortunately. The man-made theory will always be out there though, debunked or not.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Or, guessing at the amount of thinking that went into the decision to put this dangerous dreck on the air, first thoughts:
Link to updated Daily Kos article here.
malaise
(269,054 posts)That simple - promoting ignorance is not free speech, it is promoting ignorance
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