Sinclair tries in vain to distance itself from "Pandemic" conspiracy theorist

[highplainsdem]

with a series of tweets -- as if this pathetic rationale on Twitter makes up for giiving a platform to that conspiracy theory.


Tweets starting here, full text below:

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We hear your feedback regarding a segment on this week's "America This Week." At no juncture are we aligning with or endorsing the viewpoints of Dr. Mikovitz or Mr. Klayman or endorsing the "Plandemic" documentary. Full stop.



We also interviewed a medical expert who debunked Dr. Mikovitz’s claims as conspiracy theories. We’re a supporter of free speech and a marketplace of ideas and viewpoints, even if incredibly controversial.



We are incredibly aware of the dangers of COVID-19 and our stations across 81 markets have remained steadfast in covering their communities with a focus on safety and adherence to local protocols and regulations nationwide.

[Nevilledog]

1. Trying to CYA

There's no legitimate reason to air this debunked crap.

[DBoon]

2. Looks like you can let Sinclair know what you think via twitter

https://twitter.com/WeAreSinclair

[HotTeaBag]

3. For what it's worth, and it ain't much - I watched the segment in question and it's not

nearly as bad as it's being portrayed.

They also do follow it up with another segment in which Mikovitz is debunked re Fauci, but they still stick to the theory that the virus was man made unfortunately. The man-made theory will always be out there though, debunked or not.

[gratuitous]

4. Evidently, Sinclair has had second thoughts

Or, guessing at the amount of thinking that went into the decision to put this dangerous dreck on the air, first thoughts:

Link to updated Daily Kos article here.

[malaise]

5. Ignorance never trumps knowledge

That simple - promoting ignorance is not free speech, it is promoting ignorance

[Gothmog]

7. Public pressure matters. Don't let up.

Link to tweet

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