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Two Sides To Every Story?
Balance is not the end-all/be-all of public discourse. We are not obligated to balance truth with lies.
When we state the simple truths that Saddam really had no WMDs, and that he had no real connection with terrorism, and that life in Iraq is worse now than it was under Saddam, misguided people claim the right to present lies in the name of "balance."
But reality is not an opinion. And doing a good job of presenting a lie is not the same as finding the truth or seeking wisdom.
It appears that Americans need guidance about reality. In 2007, we cannot even agree about what is real.