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The Vancouver Sun printed an article<\/a> about the outrage in China over comments made by a CNN commentator. The following is my letter to the editor of said publication.<\/p>\n

Dear Editor:<\/p>\n

I take issue with a statement made in your article:<\/p>\n

China livid over CNN comments
\nJack Cafferty criticized Chinese products, government
\nAileen Mccabe, Canwest News Service
\nPublished: Friday, April 18, 2008<\/em><\/p>\n

Ms Mccabe said in her article: China Daily, the government’s official mouthpiece for the English-speaking world, revealed earlier Wednesday…..<\/em><\/p>\n

Is “mouthpiece” an acceptable term to use when describing a newspaper? Should I refer to the Vancouver Sun as the official mouthpiece for Vancouver’s semi-literate?<\/p>\n

Your lack of objectivity in this matter only exacerbates an already difficult and explosive situation. Perhaps your editors should edit for offensive terms as well as grammar before articles are published.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

The Stevo<\/p>\n

\n

Note: In my part of Canada, The Sun chain of newspapers is famous for their lurid stories.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Vancouver Sun printed an article about the outrage in China over comments made by a CNN commentator. The following is my letter to the editor of said publication. Dear Editor: I take issue with a statement made in your article: China livid over CNN comments Jack Cafferty criticized Chinese products, government Aileen Mccabe, Canwest… <\/p>\n

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