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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:00 AM

NPR Ombudsman refuses interview regarding "torture"

A common affliction: a willingness to opine pedantically followed by a refusal to engage criticisms.

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  • Tuesday, June 30, 2009 05:06 AM

    homeruk

    There must be something more important to write about than this petty dispute between pundits (the title "ombudsman" notwithstanding). Glenn, you have right on your side, clearly - you made your point in your previous column - what function does this one serve?

    Feel free not read topics you don't consider worthwhile -- I usually indicate with the title what it's about. I obviously think the topic is important.

    What about some more information on the kid Bob Herbert writes about today in the NYT - surely more important and pressing?

    I wrote about that case in very extensive detail months ago:

    http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2009/01/21/guantanamo/

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