John B. Bogart Quotes
When a dog bites a man that is not news, but when a man bites a dog, that is news.
John B. Bogart, 1845-1920, Journalist, Attributed
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In September of 2005 a Danish Newspaper published some political cartoons showing the hypocrisy of some Muslims who use Islam to justify murder of innocents and terrorism. Months later, in January of 2006 many in the Middle East protested vehemently and Muslim riots broke out because the Prophet Muhammad's visage was depicted against Islamic tradition. Many Muslim nations started a boycott against Denmark. Many Muslim leaders claimed that insulting religion was an “abuse” of freedom of speech including those from nations which regularly publish material that is virulent against Christians and Jews. In the United States a debate raged over whether or not news organizations should show the cartoons. Some did; most did not.
The statement also became a book title written by Graham’s friend and colleague, Chalmers Roberts.
Second Earl of Buckinghampshire. The 1st Amendment was passed with a historical background of the press and its influence vexing English government, even in Ireland.
There were reports of people bitten by fish in Lake Mendocino, California:
The 1980 presidential campaign was held in the middle of the Iran hostage crisis. President Carter remained in the White House and left the campaigning to the Vice President who received very light news coverage:
Husayn Ali Nuri
