So, I have an article for yall to read:
http://www.lockergnome.com/reflections/2010/03/04/man-rapes-woman-at-theater-returns-to-finish-watching-movie-with-family/
On first read, I was as outraged as you probably are. Then, my previous life experiences jumped in, waving red flags.
1. No trial yet – did he really do it?
2. Any evidence or witnesses to lend testimony either way?
Go back and re-read the article. Pay attention to how the author leads you to a specific conclusion. There are reasons professional journalists are desperately needed today; they know how to report a story. Even an editorial knows that an arrest is not a conviction! There are reasons we have a judicial system – to carefully weigh the evidence and make a judgement based on as much of the truth as possible.
This man is accused of a heinous crime and IF he didnt do it then his life may be now in shambles. Go and read the comments this time. Some of the commenters have tried and convicted this man and are ready to execute him based on the shoddy reporting in the article. Based on those comments I would not be surprised to see the commenters as part of lynching mob.
The author maybe simply biased but I doubt it – it was probably poor reporting. Still, the article was inciteful and done in such a way as to lead you to a specific conclusion … Im not happy when manipulated.
What do you think?
