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I shall try not to make this into a religious debate about which religion should or should not be given air time, but here are some points to consider.
Although I don't agree with a lot of people's views that doesn't mean I'll want to ban them from appearing on television. If for example you are anti-Bush that wouldn't mean you would want to ban his propaganda from appearing on tv, would you? (if you want substitute anti-Bush with anti-Kerry and ask yourself the same question)
Bin Laden appearing on television and saying that he wants western interests bombed is actually no new information. It would be as sensational as BBC broadcasting that the IRA want to unite the two Irelands.
Now let us suppose Bin Laden did not get any time on the air. The world would have found out much later who was behind 9/11. Him appearing on tv does not also serve as a means of communication for him, but may also give information of his actions to western intelligence services. And besides if he did not have television as a method of communicating his views with those who would follow him, I am sure that he would be able to find another way.
EDIT: before anyone makes the point that I support Bin Laden, or terrorism I'll state that I don't, I can just see the other side's point of view more than others.
[ 09-13-2004, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: dplax ]
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