Word: mayes
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...best an exaggeration and, at worst, a lie. Obviously enamored by the myth which dictates that bigger is better, the writer chose to use the word "extensive" when in fact there is no justification for use of that word in this context. The misuse of that word may sell copy, but it prostitutes the function of a free press and crucifies communication of the truth...
Instead of opting for a reasonable compromise, house masters chose a course that creates organizational problems for dozens of student publications and undermines the foundations of a free press--all for the sake of clean hallways. This goal may be a noble one, but it in no way justifies a policy of de facto censorship...
...then, of course, there is the irony of including such misstatements as "Too much checking on the facts has ruined many a good news story" (attributed to Roy Howard). Chief Justice Warren Burger may have made a mistake in attributing the statement to Howard, but there's no mistaking the element of truth in the notion--an element that Boller and George seem to overlook. They've checked out their quotes in a scholarly way, but somehow they lose the pizazz of the lines as they go along...
Unfortunately, although the authors of They Never Said It explain these circumstances, they do not really suggest that Sheridan might be lying. They may be trying for objectivity, but given the book's title, the reader is sure to conclude that Sheridan's side is the one to pick. This lack of clarity is disturbing, considering that many of the book's statements have to do with politicians like Nixon, Stalin and Lenin--that is to say, people who should not be taken at their word...
...want to look at either Michael Douglas or Tokyo for two hours, go see Black Rain. On the other hand, if you're seeking the next chapter in the creative evolution of Ridley Scott, you may be disappointed...