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Friday, June 20, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama is a Muslim, and other stories

The Democratic nominee's campaign is working overtime to combat rumors -- yet misinformation is still running rampant across the Internet.
By Mike Madden

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  • Friday, June 20, 2008 09:31 AM

    How do we combat gullibility?

    "And then they hear what I call an urban legend, and they just sort of take that in as fact."

    As a nation, this statement should challenge us to develop the critical thinking skills of ourselves and our children.

    —JasonF Read JasonF's other letters

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