Saturday, April 07, 2012

Mr. Noble: how could you?

"The deep support Mr. Noble enjoyed among his viewers helped him survive two controversies stemming from interviews with figures considered anti-Semitic, biased against Israel or both. In 1982, the Anti-Defamation League accused Mr. Noble of showing an anti-Israel bias when he broadcast a panel discussion about the Israeli invasion of Lebanon without presenting the Israeli perspective.
Just the rumor of disciplinary action prompted protests outside WABC headquarters, led by the Rev. Calvin O. Butts, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, and the Rev. Al Sharpton. No disciplinary action was taken, but Mr. Noble was required to present a program with pro-Israeli guests."  He did not present the Israeli perspective? He should have.  He should have invited killers, terrorists, murderers, butchers, and war criminals to present a fair presentation of the Israeli perspective.  I totally agree.  (thanks Nadia)