Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: “Unfair and Unbalanced: The Washington Post”

Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr. writes at Townhall: “I was not surprised that a recent Washington Post article gleefully asserted, “DC’s left leanings confirmed in poll.” I was surprised at the seeming air of objectivity that the writers attempted to project. I was skeptical of the article and its conclusions for several reasons. First, it was commissioned and paid for by the Post (not to impugn the work of SRBI, Inc of New York). Second, a poll could yield very skewed results by focusing on selected wards. Third, private polling obtained by Stand For Marriage DC shows very different results . . . Also, let biased media sources know that they are not representing the issues fairly. Letters to the Editor, blogs, and opinion postings are all easy ways to promote democracy within the District and around the country.”

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Tim Craig and Jennifer Agiesta, Majorities polled in D.C. back gay marriage, medical marijuana, Washington Post, (Feb. 7, 2010)
“Although most District residents are in sync with the council in support of same-sex marriage, there is widespread public support for putting the question to a city-wide vote. Nearly six in 10 residents say they would prefer to vote on the issue. City leaders have said a public vote would be discriminatory . . . “