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 ClarificationPosted on May 6, 2011Editor’s clarification: On May 3 an attorney for the Rutherford Institute, a Christian-based legal organization in Virginia, wrote to take issue with two sentences in the 3,900-word April 29 commentary by Mark Ames and Yasha Levine, “ ‘Populist’ Outrage Over TSA Scanners Was Anti-Union PR Campaign,” which originally appeared on AlterNet. The AlterNet authors wrote that Rutherford Institute President John Whitehead’s “outfit once advocated the death penalty for homosexuals.” The attorney called that assertion “a complete fabrication.” She described Whitehead as a “vocal opponent of the death penalty” who “has never advocated imposition of the death penalty on any person or persons. Nor has the Rutherford Institute, which Mr. Whitehead founded. Moreover, through the Rutherford Institute, Mr. Whitehead has actually provided pro bono legal representation for homosexual clients. ...” Although the authors did not say that Whitehead himself advocates the death penalty for homosexuals, Truthdig regrets if anyone reading the commentary came away with that impression. Advertisement Previous item: The High Cost of Cheap War Next item: Happy Mother’s Day: Now Let’s Rob You of a Key Right New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
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By Po, May 8, 2011 at 4:55 pm Link to this comment
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Funny how easy it is to bully TruthDig to back off statements that are sourced and
supportable truth. Proud representatives of the chickenshit Left?
http://exiledonline.com/rightwing-rutherford-institute-co-founded-by-a-racist-
Report thisholocaust-denier-and-a-bloodthirsty-theologian-homophobe-attacks-the-
exiled/
By Anti-homophobe, May 7, 2011 at 10:26 pm Link to this comment
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I googled for about 30 seconds and came up with tons of
Report thisresources supporting the assertions of Mark Ames and
Yasha Levine. It is strange to me that truthdig was so
eager to retract their story. Censorship in action, US
style.
By TDoff, May 7, 2011 at 11:15 am Link to this comment
What a heavy, heavy responsibility that attorney bears, her being a mouthpiece for ‘god’. Could she really believe she is up to the task, or does she spend her nights sleeplessly entangled in her sweat-soaked sheets, wondering WTF she was thinking of when she sought that role?
Report thisBy JDmysticDJ, May 7, 2011 at 9:32 am Link to this comment
John M.
I take exception to your comment. I know nothing about the groping proclivities of the authors in question, but I know that Union groping never exceeds the holding of hands, and a Unionified effort to achieve freedom from oppression.
(I’m inclined to believe that John M. is a latent groper.)
Report thisBy reynolds, May 6, 2011 at 10:13 pm Link to this comment
not to worry, truthdig. i still think they’re the
Report thisrutherford mob are a bunch of fucks.
i’ll accept mr. whitehead’s assertions when he accepts
my pro bono insertion.
By John M, May 6, 2011 at 9:50 pm Link to this comment
Mark Ames and Yasha Levine already proved they had a
Report thispro groping, union at any cost,anti freedom mindset
that you already purged from your archives - good
riddance.