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It’s another Glenn Beck rant
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Apr. 24, 2010 12:51 am
Gail Naughton discovered Glenn Beck scurrying from the shadows (April 21 story) to rail about the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library receiving federal funding for flood recovery. Mr. Beck was identified as a news commentator. Referring to him as a news commentator is like referring to Sarah Palin as a reflective, legitimate, presidential candidate.
Beck has not become a “big voice” by allowing facts to get in the way of his tirades concerning liberal conspiracies against all good, God-fearing Americans. At best, the man is an entertainer. He exploits the fears and long-seated prejudices which spew forth at times like these.
I would suggest to Naughton that she not worry too much about Beck dissing the museum. He is an “equal opportunity“ siren mouth.
Jack Pilling
Cedar Rapids
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