Even More “Stolen Honor”

Posted by on 10/20/2004

Sinclair Says Won’t Show Entire Anti-Kerry Film

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. said on Tuesday it would only air part of a documentary critical of John Kerry’s Vietnam war record, as critics demanded it cancel the broadcast altogether or face legal action.

Sinclair has drawn fire over its plans to air the 42-minute documentary “Stolen Honor: Wounds That Never Heal”.

Furious Democrats have charged that the documentary was a blatant political statement disguised as news and have demanded equal air time from Sinclair, whose top executives have been major contributors to President Bush and Republicans in recent years.

Sinclair said it would not show the entire Kerry documentary, which accuses the senator of betraying fellow Vietnam veterans by testifying to Congress in 1971 against the war and about atrocities he said were committed by U.S. forces.

Sinclair said it would air a special program on Friday called “A POW Story: Politics, Pressure and the Media” that includes a discussion of the allegations surrounding Kerry’s anti-Vietnam War activities.

I think this has more to do with the fact that Sinclair’s shares have fallen since the announcement was made to air “Stolen Honor”. They’ve also experienced a loss in advertising revenues – - which is a major blow. Then the threat of lawsuits again is weighing heavily on the group and therefore only a portion will be shown. Perhaps they should have created the documentary earlier and released it in theaters as Michael Moore did with “F9/11″.

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6 Comments.

  1. Zelda 10/20/2004 at October 20, 2004 - 09:59 AM

    Sinclair has had a rough year even before this controversy started. Their stock is up almost 9% today on this latest news.

  2. peejz 10/20/2004 at October 20, 2004 - 10:06 AM

    I think you may be right on this Reilly.

  3. Geo 10/20/2004 at October 20, 2004 - 12:59 PM

    I’m disappointed in their decision but understand they have to keep the doors open.

    My copy is on the way, is yours?

  6. Snatch 10/27/2004 at October 27, 2004 - 08:09 PM

    Yeah, that sounds about right. Michael Moore gets a pass but the Democrats go apeshit over anything controversial about Kerry.

    They tried to silence the Swiftboats too.