Venezuela's Media Minister Andres Izarra replies to the Washington Post

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The Venezuelan Minister of Communication & Information has replied to Washington Post columnist Jackson Diehl, who stated in an article published March 28 that in Venezuela, journalists are persecuted and the press is censored.
Translated by Philip Stinard

Diehl also spoke of the Law of Social Responsibility in Radio & Television as a punitive instrument that won't permit the independent exercise of journalism.

In Andres Izarra's response, we find a story of rights violated in the United States, and attacks against the freedom of information in that country. In conclusion, the press is freer in Venezuela than in the United States.

The following is the letter (translated) in its entirety:



rest of the article
http://www.vheadline.com/readnews.asp?id=29153

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1. Accuses WaPo of being an organ of the US Government.

:banghead: Ouch!!

"But I think that it's more likely that we'll find out, in the
not-so-distant future, that you too, Mister Diehl, receive
money from the State Department."

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2. Synopsis: Diehl, you lie like a dog.

For those who want the short version. :evilgrin:

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3. That rebuttal by Mr. Izarra is the most thorough "ass kicking"

I've ever read in the media anytime, anyway. He took no prisoners.
I imagine that the WP might have to rethink their strategy before attacking Venezuela again. What could possibly be said after that?

[tech3149]

4. I never really read Diehl

but a quick review of some of his articles shows this guy to be a complete toady hack. Izarra's response was sweet!

[pretzel4gore]

5. excellent

Mr Izarra was a journalist but quit when Venezuela media blatantly doctored the news to promote america (bushprick) agenda....he is proof that there are people in the media who will be heard if they're given a chance! well done letter....the barb about nixon buying the Washpost regarding watergate and washpost conduct now, is balls on! lol