Because I've always felt, whether the fatwa or whatever, the writer's great weapon is the truth and integrity of his voice. And as long as what you're saying is what you truly, honestly believe to be the case, then whatever the consequences, that's fine. That's an honorable position.
-- Salman Rushdie
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The commentators of this generation are lucky enough to be able to opine about their beliefs without persecution (for the most part). HOWEVER, I think reporters and journalists are not privy to this luxury. There is a difference between the two. Reporters should be delivering unbiased news and facts. People like Katie Couric should not be orating about their opinions; however, commentators such as Keith Olbermann or Bill O'Reilly have open mics.
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