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Monday, November 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Bill Ayers talks back

Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point.

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  • Monday, November 17, 2008 11:27 AM

    Bill Ayers

    I simply wanted to say that this was the most beautiful interview I have ever read, and I am 65 years old. Mr. Shapiro should be extremely proud to have done such a splendid job on an "interview"! This was such an eye-opening interview into understanding Bill Ayers and where his mind was during that very troubling and turbulent time. Despite living though those years, I somehow never got that involved in the political landscape because I was too busy gettig high and did not realize that government really did DIRECTLY impact my life. I, of course, have realized that subsequently. This was beautifully done and cleared up many misconceptions the public must have previously had about Mr. Ayers, as well as it reading rather like a good story as opposed to an interview, which can often be quite dry! Thanks again to Mr. Shapiro.

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