Reuters' Writers can be such WEASELS
I want to post part of a story. Actually, another kind of "boo-hoo" piece and see if you notice something odd.
Illegal immigration is hotly debated in the United States, home to some 12 million illegal immigrants. A Zogby International poll in June found 46 percent of Americans believed illegal immigrants were a burden on the country, while 22 percent saw them as a benefit.
Still, only 37 percent viewed deportation as a solution, while about one in four said workers should be allowed to stay if they have jobs and pass background checks.
Think about this: Look at the way the writer weasled on the numbers. Why put every stat in numerics except one? And notice the way it was phrased. "Still, only 37 percent viewed deportation as a solution, while about one in four said workers should be allowed to stay ..."
What it should have said: Still, 37 percent viewed deportation as a solution, while only 25 percent said workers should be allowed to stay ..."
Blatent media bias bullshit.
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