What do the NY Post, Dallas Morning News, and the Washington Times have in common besides the fact that they were booted from Obama's plane? They all have endorsed John McCain. Is it a coincidence that these three were told to be off the plane by Sunday?
Obama's campaign says that it is simply because they need the room for different reporters. But why these three papers? This has not been the first time that Obama has tried to "punish" reporters that do not report the way he wants. Earlier in October his campaign cancelled interviews with a Florida news station after being asked questions that they did not approve of. There are also threatening letters by Obama's team of lawyers sent out to stations that play ads against them. They lawyers backed off when the governor went public and basically said to back off with their intimidation tactics.
What will our country become when the news agencies, bloggers, and even private citizens like "Joe the Plumber" have to live in fear of being "punished" if they do not report what the leaders of the country want them to report. No matter which party you belong to this is something that all citizens should be concerned about.
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