A.P. intentionally misquotes Scalia

A.P. ^

[Capt. Jake]

This is what the AP reports Justice Scalia as writing in dissent in the Texas sodomy case: "The court has taken sides in the culture war," Scalia said, adding that he has "nothing against homosexuals." Here is what he actually wrote: "Let me be clear that I have nothing against homosexuals, or any other group, promoting their agenda through normal democratic means."

[Yardstick]

Exactly! That's the point I was trying to make in my #11, but you've done it better.

[proud American in Canada]

"From the second. Whoops."

But an excellent point nonetheless.

[VRWC_minion]

I don't understand, how was Scalia misquoted? How did the reporter twist his words?

Is the first sentence a valid shortening of the second ?

I have nothing against Jews.

I have nothing against Jews worshipping as they see fit.

[RippleFire]

See page 49 of the full decision at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/26jun20031200/www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/02pdf/02-102.pdf .

[xm177e2]

Okay, I can see how it changes the tone of the quote.

[caisson71]

Thank goodness!! I just had lunch.

[Capt. Jake]

It does much more than change the tone of the quote. For example, Scalia may hold a lot of things against homosexuals, including their conduct. Who knows?

[urbanrepublican]

Thanks your post,

It

1) Got me p*ss#d off.

2) Inspired me to e-mail the editor of my local paper, The Cincinnati Enquirer the following.

"I was disappointed to see Justice Scalia's opinion poorly excerpted in an AP Wire story concerning the Texas sodomy law case that ran on your Website June 26, 2003. There is a significant difference between the excerpt that ran in the story, Justice Scalia saying he has "nothing against homosexuals.", and the actual decision. Justice Scalia wrote: "Let me be clear that I have nothing against homosexuals, or any other group, promoting their agenda through normal democratic means."

Given the current attempts by a variety of interest groups to use political pressure to influence appointments to the judiciary, I feel that is very important that the decisions made by our highest court are reported in their full complexity. Your article created the impression that Justice Scalia was implying something unintended by his decision.

At least, please remove the period from the quotation appearing in this article."

3) Quit lurking and register on Free Republic.

[urbanrepublican]

My previous post should read "Thanks for your post,"

[Mr. Politics]

You seem to have real insight on the media's impact on the American Political System.

I think you live near me. We should meet up sometime.