The View is standing by Juan.....Just happened to happen during NPRs fund raising week.....Hope they lose money big time.
Troy NY voter fraud... 50 fake ballots...Bet there are more.
http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2010/10/npr_memo_to_stations_why.php
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 12:05 PM Subject: Juan Williams
Dear AREPS,
Thank you for all of your varying feedback on the Juan Williams situation. Let me offer some further clarification about why we terminated his contract early.
First, a critical distinction has been lost in this debate. NPR News analysts have a distinctive role and set of responsibilities. This is a very different role than that of a commentator or columnist. News analysts may not take personal public positions on controversial issues; doing so undermines their credibility as analysts, and thats whats happened in this situation. As you all well know, we offer views of all kinds on your air every day, but those views are expressed by those we interview not our reporters and analysts.
Second, this isnt the first time we have had serious concerns about some of Juans public comments. Despite many conversations and warnings over the years, Juan has continued to violate this principal.
Third, these specific comments (and others made in the past), are inconsistent with NPRs ethics code, which applies to all journalists (including contracted analysts):
In appearing on TV or other media . . . NPR journalists should not express views they would not air in their role as an NPR journalist. They should not participate in shows . . . that encourage punditry and speculation rather than fact-based analysis.
More fundamentally, In appearing on TV or other media including electronic Web-based forums, NPR journalists should not express views they would not air in their role as an NPR journalist.
Unfortunately, Juans comments on Fox violated our standards as well as our values and offended many in doing so.
Were profoundly sorry that this happened during fundraising week. Juans comments were made Monday night and we did not feel it would be responsible to delay this action.
This was a tough decision and we appreciate your support.
Thanks,
Vivian
Vivian Schiller
President & CEO, NPR
“The View is standing by Juan.....”
Does`nt impress me in the least. Their reasons for doing so overlook his wandering off the plantationare,,,
1) Trying to cover their asses because they looked like
fools for walking out on O`Reilly.
or,,,
2) Williams is still a lib and has the correct skin color,
so they will overlook his wandering off the plantation .