[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: The events at KNSI

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
The events at KNSI
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1194244557.shtml


   First, let me say that all 8 hours of local Saturday programming on
   the Patriot were very good despite struggling with the new equipment.
   On the "Final Word" segment (3-5 pm), King and Michael talked to Andy
   Barnett, former talk show host at KNSI 1450 in St. Cloud. He was
   fired, ostensibly for his choice of questins for some City Council
   candidates, choices like abortion and same-sex marriage. More
   specifically, the firing was in response to complaints about those
   questions. The details are at [1]True North.
   My heart goes out to Andy Barnett, but from what I've read and heard,
   including Barnett's own account, my head is with the station
   management on this one. Regardless, the worst behavior by far was that
   of the complaining candidate(s). I again ask, why are liberals so
   convinced they're right yet are so uncomfortable defending them in
   public?
   Getting back to KNSI, abortion and same-sex marriage just aren't local
   issues. Barnett gave a couple of weak examples showing how they could
   relate to other local issues, but this just isn't good enough.
   Frankly, I think the intent was there to embarrass the candidates. If
   Barnett was adamant with management as I think I heard him say he was,
   then yes, he'd be gone at my station, too.

References

   1. http://www.looktruenorth.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=933%3Adid-knsi-just-change-format-under-duress-&Itemid=129