They actually issued the retraction and it is honestly wild to see them admit it after all this time. I am sitting here staring at the screen and shaking my head because it is so rare that these big stations ever admit they messed up but they finally did. Keep …
September 30, 2014
Final supporters
The story was based on a citizen's report to police of a conversation overheard in a restaurant which he misunderstood and thought to be some sort of plotting of terrorist activity. Your own story admitted that both the police and FBI investigated the matter and found the citizen's concerns to be unfounded. Yet that did not stop your station from using this baseless insinuation as a pretext for launching into a political hit piece clearly calculated to cast aspersions on the character of a candidate for public office which your station obviously opposes and seeks to defame.
Those who bear the title of “media” hold a certain public trust in a community. Your story on July 17 betrayed that trust. For the sake of the citizens of my community, I call on KXLY to repudiate the slanderous attack on Representative Shea and to adopt standards of journalistic integrity that will not allow your station, or the trust that it holds with the citizens of the community, to again be used as a tool for political retribution.
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July 28, 2014
I really did not think this would gain this much steam so fast but here we are and it is honestly wild to see so many people agreeing that the station dropped the ball on basic ethics. It feels like this is tapping into a much bigger frustration with how news gets reported these days because people are tired of seeing character hits masquerading as actual journalism.
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July 28, 2014
6 Comments
It certainly is convenient when people can remain anonymous and yet retain credibility. It seems a person who "accidently" overheard such an alarming discussion would have diligently ascertained the true spirit of the group so as to accurately relay the information to the proper authorities. But then, maybe that wasn't their intent. Just thinking...
It is so disappointing that one cannot trust those who are invited into one's home. No more KXLY news for me!
NEVER WATCHING THIS STATION AGAIN. Disgusting behavior. Everyone knows exactly what they are trying to pull here.
KXLY is just a bunch of hacks now. Total hit piece against Matt. They should be embarrassed to even call themselves news.
Funny how they ignore the facts once the FBI already cleared him. Clear bias and nobody should be surprised they pull this kind of garbage.
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They actually issued the retraction and it is honestly wild to see them admit it after all this time. I am sitting here staring at the screen and shaking my head because it is so rare that these big stations ever admit they messed up but they finally did. Keep …
September 30, 2014
Final supporters
The story was based on a citizen's report to police of a conversation overheard in a restaurant which he misunderstood and thought to be some sort of plotting of terrorist activity. Your own story admitted that both the police and FBI investigated the matter and found the citizen's concerns to be unfounded. Yet that did not stop your station from using this baseless insinuation as a pretext for launching into a political hit piece clearly calculated to cast aspersions on the character of a candidate for public office which your station obviously opposes and seeks to defame.
Those who bear the title of “media” hold a certain public trust in a community. Your story on July 17 betrayed that trust. For the sake of the citizens of my community, I call on KXLY to repudiate the slanderous attack on Representative Shea and to adopt standards of journalistic integrity that will not allow your station, or the trust that it holds with the citizens of the community, to again be used as a tool for political retribution.
Updates
July 28, 2014
I really did not think this would gain this much steam so fast but here we are and it is honestly wild to see so many people agreeing that the station dropped the ball on basic ethics. It feels like this is tapping into a much bigger frustration with how news gets reported these days because people are tired of seeing character hits masquerading as actual journalism.
Reached 100 supporters
July 28, 2014
6 Comments
Tom Hayes July 25, 2014 8:01 PM Why is the establishment so afraid of anyone who is supportive of the people they represent? Matt Shea is obviously doing the right things, hence the opposition. Keep up the good work Matt and don't let KXLY or any other organization deter your efforts.
It certainly is convenient when people can remain anonymous and yet retain credibility. It seems a person who "accidently" overheard such an alarming discussion would have diligently ascertained the true spirit of the group so as to accurately relay the information to the proper authorities. But then, maybe that wasn't their intent. Just thinking...
It is so disappointing that one cannot trust those who are invited into one's home. No more KXLY news for me!
NEVER WATCHING THIS STATION AGAIN. Disgusting behavior. Everyone knows exactly what they are trying to pull here.
KXLY is just a bunch of hacks now. Total hit piece against Matt. They should be embarrassed to even call themselves news.
Funny how they ignore the facts once the FBI already cleared him. Clear bias and nobody should be surprised they pull this kind of garbage.
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Tom Hayes July 25, 2014 8:01 PM Why is the establishment so afraid of anyone who is supportive of the people they represent? Matt Shea is obviously doing the right things, hence the opposition. Keep up the good work Matt and don't let KXLY or any other organization deter your efforts.