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[edit] Public figures and interviews
There's an unsourced an incorrect statement. Namely: "He takes the position that anyone who is a "public figure" needs to submit to being interviewed by journalists [4], and this has made him unpopular with some. [5]" Footnote 4 refers to a court case and has nothing to do with the person in question. I've edited accordingly.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.100.133.210 (talk • contribs) 12:44, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
- The statement is NOT incorrect. I have restored it.—Preceding unsigned comment added by Reasonable reader (talk • contribs)
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- Here's the results of a look at the links used as citations in this part of the article.
- At present, the article says:
- Berlau is known for attacking various parts of the US government, such as the IRS [1]and Department of Homeland Security.[2]
- He takes the position that anyone who is a "public figure" should be required to submit to being interviewed by journalists [3], and this has made him unpopular with some [4].
- Between this and the text which 68.100.133.210 removed, we have the following links:
- http://pacer.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinion.pdf/981962.P.pdf
("[4]" in the removed text)
Link is dead, but there's a copy here. The only mention of Berlau is using an article he co-wrote for background info.
- http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-berlau073101.shtml "Double Standard for a Clinton Holdover", NRO, July 31, 2001
Berlau criticizes Charles O. Rossotti, who was appointed commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service by President Clinton in 1997.
- http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=22765
"Reporter targeted by IRS?", Julie Foster, May 10, 2001 ("[5]" in the removed text)
Explains how the IRS reacted to the previous item. (They weren't happy.)
- http://www.reason.com/contrib/show/165.xml
Contains all the articles by Berlau published by Reason. See here for a list with dates. None of these articles mention the Department of Homeland Security, though he does strongly criticize the PATRIOT act in at least one. Nor is there any mention of mandatory interviews.
- http://www.townhall.com/columnists/MarkMAlexander/2007/02/26/global_warming_fact,_fiction_and_political_endgame?page=full&comments=true:
Berlau is only mentioned in a comment.
- I don't see how these links are valid sources for some of the statement. Per WP:BLP, I'm replacing the two paragraphs with the following:
- Berlau is known for strong criticism of parts of the U.S. government, such as the IRS,[5] which has made him unpopular in some quarters.[6]
- Further edits are welcome, as long as all controversial claims are well-sourced.
- Cheers, CWC 16:45, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
