Peter Forton
9 & 10 News

Peter Forton, from 9 and 10 news, covered the peaceful blockade protest on March 17, 2003 in Traverse City, MI. He was heard by several people commenting about the protesters who were blocking the convoy,
" . . . what a bunch of morons . . . I have friends that would just run them over". The unbiased news media?

I talked to Peter at the Funeral Procession action on March 20th. I asked him about his comments earlier that week while covering an anti-war blockage protest he said, with a very angry face, "I have a right to my opinion!". He sure does, but is it appropriate to express that opinion while he is the professional news person covering the story?

You can see for yourself if you think he is bias, watch how he covered the Funeral Procession on March 20th, 2003. Note how he starts and ends with the illegal activity and then finds one person to speak against the funeral procession instead of someone who supported it.

Go here to watch the Clip

Please let Channel 9 & 10 news know what you think of Peter Forton's comments while covering the blockade news story. 1-800 782-7910


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