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OT: Local Media bias against privately owned guns

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utbagpiper

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Admittedly off topic for an OC list, but interesting enough I thought I'd share it anyway.

Ok, so we're all familiar with the media bias against guns and gun owners. How about this for a subtle, but stark example right here at home.

Last week a homeowner shot a home invader. KSL referred to the shot criminal as a "shooting 'victim'."
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=7241132


Today, a story about police shooting a criminal. Guess what, no mention of the word "victim".
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=7334275

So if a homeowner shoots a home invader, the invader becomes a "shooting victim" in the eyes of KSL. But if a criminal is shot by the police he is merely a "man shot by police." And I'd bet nobody at KSL even recognizes their bias on this.

Charles

Edit to correct terrible spacing.
 
Kevin Jensen

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From what I have read in the past, KSL is usually pretty neutral when it comes to gun-related stories.

On the other hand, The Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune make no mistake when it comes to their position. :?
 
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