Tue
Feb 9 2010
10:55 am
Film at 11
By: R. Neal

What happens when you send out low-information reporters to cover a story. Or maybe they have an agenda? Or they read something on Twitter, more likely.

UPDATE: Al-Farooq Mosque in Nashville Vandalized With Hate Speech

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no permalink

Submitted by gonzone on Wed, 2010/02/10 - 4:36pm.

But I'm assuming this is in relation to the channel 5 "report" on terra story?

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Yes, sorry 'bout that. Fixed.

Submitted by R. Neal on Wed, 2010/02/10 - 4:38pm.

Yes, sorry 'bout that. Fixed.

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There are reports that a

Submitted by R. Neal on Wed, 2010/02/10 - 5:45pm.

There are reports that a mosque in the area has been vandalized, possibly in reaction to the sensationalized news report. No confirmation yet...

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Something akin reported in

Submitted by Andy Axel on Wed, 2010/02/10 - 6:06pm.

Something akin reported in January. Link...

I still remember when a mob went marching on the local ashram after 9/11.

Because, y'know, there's no difference between Islam and Hinduism... blah.

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UPDATE: "Muslims Go Home,"

Submitted by R. Neal on Wed, 2010/02/10 - 6:27pm.

UPDATE: "Muslims Go Home," Al-Farooq Mosque in Nashville Vandalized With Hate Speech

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Was just coming here to post

Submitted by Andy Axel on Wed, 2010/02/10 - 7:22pm.

Was just coming here to post that. I drive past there every day on the way home from work.

There was a Channel 2 news van on the scene, so there will be some coverage. No word on whether Channel 5 is taking an interest.

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