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34. An editor can have more impact than an interview participant

Thu May 26, 2016, 04:40 PM

May 2016

Stephanie Soechtig, the director of the film, said in a statement on Wednesday that the editing was not intended to portray activists negatively.

“There are a wide range of views expressed in the film,” she said. “My intention was to provide a pause for the viewer to have a moment to consider this important question before presenting the facts on Americans’ opinions on background checks. I never intended to make anyone look bad and I apologize if anyone felt that way.”

In a brief statement of her own, Ms. Couric said, “I support Stephanie’s statement and am very proud of the film.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/26/business/media/audio-of-couric-interview-shows-editing-slant-in-documentary-site-claims.html?_r=0

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Katie Couric and her selectively edited Q&A. Why are the Anti-Gun Crusaders so dishonest? [View all] Press Virginia May 2016 OP

The idea that they wouldn't have an answer for the question is laughable. Brickbat May 2016 #1

The very premise of the question is ridiculous. No one is advocating there be no background checks Press Virginia May 2016 #2

Yes it is indeed Duckhunter935 May 2016 #4

Not surprising Duckhunter935 May 2016 #3

The Bellesiles School of Intellectual Honesty. Eleanors38 May 2016 #5

Controllers gotta control....truth be damned. ileus May 2016 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Lint Head May 2016 #7

It may be. But that doesn't change the fact that the video from the movie Press Virginia May 2016 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Lint Head May 2016 #10

Great! Why did they edit them out and Press Virginia May 2016 #13

Silence is the technique I choose. Though some would use a Lint Head May 2016 #23

IOWs you applaud the dishonest portrayal of what happened. Press Virginia May 2016 #25

You obviously "don't" get it. So let's end the conversation here. Lint Head May 2016 #26

I get it. You're ignoring the difference between the audio and edited video Press Virginia May 2016 #27

Some folks think Bowling for Columbine was a documentary. discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2016 #31

Nah, the "source" is just an excuse, more like they don't like the results DonP May 2016 #32

You don't seem very silent. beevul May 2016 #35

. Lint Head May 2016 #36

Typical in that I point out hypocrisy when I see it... beevul May 2016 #38

Yes the answers are full of holes. gejohnston May 2016 #16

I said I "own" a Bible. If someone jumps to the conclusion that Lint Head May 2016 #22

I was simply making a statement gejohnston May 2016 #24

. Lint Head May 2016 #28

CNN and WaPo are now running with it. Kang Colby May 2016 #20

I see you deleted sarisataka Jun 2016 #46

Genetic fallacy aside, do you dispute the contents of the post? friendly_iconoclast May 2016 #9

I do not and will never consider propaganda from right wing Lint Head May 2016 #12

Do democrats condone editing out answers Press Virginia May 2016 #14

Supporting fraud is now a Dem value? DonP May 2016 #15

There are no ethics in the enforcement of correct thought. Marengo May 2016 #30

Are you trying to claim that the audio clip is fake? TupperHappy May 2016 #17

and Media Matters puts out propaganda for the regressive left. gejohnston May 2016 #11

Here's the Washington Post. Giggity May 2016 #21

I think Nixon's secretary started the erasure/delete trend, no? Eleanors38 May 2016 #33

I will patiently await sarisataka Jun 2016 #42

Meet the new Rachel!! Oneka May 2016 #18

VCDL sent this out in an email blast yesterday. Kang Colby May 2016 #19

VCDL is a bit too conservative for me TeddyR Jun 2016 #44

I did sign up. And I'm not even a VA resident. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #45

Feel the need to once again point out the irony of the title 'Under the Gun' -- pablo_marmol May 2016 #29

An editor can have more impact than an interview participant discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2016 #34

Oh FFS -- Couric's QUESTION was edited as well! pablo_marmol May 2016 #37

They beat the dumb cow at her own game and she couldn't let that air. ileus May 2016 #39

Now she's blaming the editor of the "documentary" ... DonP May 2016 #40

Kicked - in appreciation of The Controller Cricket Orchestra NT pablo_marmol May 2016 #41

Sing it! Puha Ekapi Jun 2016 #43