The Roanoke Slant

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The motivation to start writing the RoanokeSlant Blog (http://www.roanokeslant.org/) five years and 1300 items ago remains valid today:
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”After reading the Roanoke Times newspaper for 15 years it is
clear to me that their "slant" on the information they publish is not even
close to neutral or balanced on many economic, social and political issues.
The Roanoke Slant "blog" is intended to be a very brief "diary" of some
examples of their slant by contrasting it with an opposing view.
Some of the Papers slant methods include:
* Not covering a story
* Blatant in-your-face bias
* Size and content of headlines
* Subtle bait and switch
* Area and location of coverage
Upon review of these items, over a period of time, one might conclude that there is an undeniable pattern of behavior.
This may be helpful in the future by enabling objective vs. subjective discussions.”
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This blog’s feedback comments, active links to this site, volume of views and the numerous LTE’s in the paper all indicate that the author is in good company and that responsible and appropriate critique is well warranted.
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The issues many people have with the Roanoke Times Editors are not the editorial content; their major issue is with the slant and bias of news selection and reporting and presentation. It’s not clear why it’s so hard for them to present the “who, how, what, when, where and why” of the news in a reasonably fair and balanced manner.
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Many people want the Roanoke Times to succeed and provide a very important service to the businesses and residents of the area. They are hoping for a Christmas miracle:
“May the blessings of the season descend upon the RT Editor’s and enlighten them and moderate their afflictions.”
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May our New Year be a transition to a better future than the past and may America truly become that “Bright Shining City on the Hill”.
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Our Senior Citizens New Year’s Toast:
God made life a game of chance
Let us celebrate,
That we are still in the game
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God Bless the U.S.A. by Lee Greenwood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q65KZIqay4E&feature=related
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