dobrien@LYNX.NORTHEASTERN.EDU (02/13/90)
>> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 90 11:38 EST >> From: ORL_WBOL%JMUVAX1.BITNET@VTVM1.CC.VT.edu >> >> The difference with Andy Rooney and Buchannon making such comments is >> very much in line with John C's comments. Andy is a representative of >> a NEWS program. 60 Minuetes purports to seek out the truth in an indepth >> manner. If Rooneys opinions are considered conclusions by some, they >> can do considerable damage. >> >> ----bill While Mr. Rooney is a member of the 60 Minutes team, his segment of the program is editorial, and should not be put in the same class as the objective journalism of his colleagues. Mr. Rooney's comments are a reflection of his own opinions, and it is our responsibilty as viewers to decide wether or not we can accept them. I not agree with his comments, but I do not beleive that what he said greatly affected anyone's opinions of blacks or homosexuals. Rather, only served to reinforce beleifs they already held. -- Dan DOBRIEN@LYNX.NORTHEASTERN.EDU