The wingnuts aren't even trying anymore: LTTE more than 41% word-for-word from a Christian magazine.

[bbernardini]

The LTTE is here:

http://www.dailylocal.com/articles/2009/08/10/opinion/srv0000006054778.txt


The article he ripped it off from is here:

http://www.worldmag.com/articles/15730


Have these particular points been debunked anywhere?

[drm604]

1. Have they ever tried?

Their letters have always consisted of canned talking points.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Try this:

There are a couple good sources in this thread
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6261839

[bbernardini]

3. Kick!

[Mariana]

4. My local paper doesn't look kindly on plagiarized LTE's.

I would imagine that this paper doesn't either. You might drop them a note, letting them know that they've published a plagiarized letter.

[bbernardini]

5. I'm debating mentioning the plagiarism in my response.

I figure I'd have a better chance of getting published if I don't, but I don't want the guy to get away with it either.

I've also discovered that I really suck at writing letters to the editor. I'm not very good at editing down to 300 words or less.