"Just tuned in to c-span2 to hear the announcement that Cynthia McKinney is trying to join the protestors but can't get through the check point."
That's hysterical! What is not hysterical is CSPAN's lack of coverage of this historical event. I've had it with them and just sent them the following email (for whatever good it will do (which is nothing)).
I cannot believe you've allowed the anti-Bush protestors to drone on for this long. There are pro-Bush protestors, as well - - why didn't you give them some air time??? This is a historical day in our nation's history and it would be appropriate to hear both sides of the so-called 'protestors'. But, of course, you've only chose to cover those who spew hatred of our nation.
For whatever reason, you also chose not to cover the pre-Inaugural events as you did 4 years ago and which we thoroughly enjoyed. For those of us who have never been and will probably never be able to attend an Inauguration, it made us feel like we were there and taking part in the nation's history.
My family and I are very disappointed in CSPAN and will be turning to other channels to get our news coverage.
Good letter. Frankly since 2000 their practice has been to give an inordinate amount of air time to the protestors which leads me to think they are playing to their 'audience' which has dramatically changed over the years. Why they didn't cover the pre-inaugural events is further proof of their liberal slant. What was stunning was that CNN aired a large portion of the ceremony last night while foxnews kept with their regular schedule.
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