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To somehow suggest that a journalist shouldn't clarify inaccuracies made by guests is to suggest that Americans are better off trying to find a balance between the lies from both sides than actually knowing the truth. There is no excuse for allowing a something so clearly false to slip by unnoticed.

I would like to add that I do think when we start basing patriotism on what we wear or don't wear, we completely miss the point of what it means to be truely patriotic (Democrats and Republicans should be able to agree on this). Those who continue to bring this up (that includes you, ABC News) insult millions of average Americans by suggesting that voting decisions can be simplified to a fashion statement.

posted 5 years ago
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