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I’m reading this opinion piece like, “okay, cool”. Then, it became clear: nothing more than another bite in the dust—an example of how the media took part in the take down of @BetoORourke. #FactsMatter
Some examples in thread
https://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/bill_whitaker/bill-whitaker-beto-trump-and-the-winding-path-to-a/article_d068d290-6274-549e-9d13-a4e7512cc908.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share @wacotrib
Some examples in thread
https://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/bill_whitaker/bill-whitaker-beto-trump-and-the-winding-path-to-a/article_d068d290-6274-549e-9d13-a4e7512cc908.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share @wacotrib
INCORRECT: “revoke tax-exempt status of religious organizations [...] opposed to same-sex marriage.”
CORRECT: revoke if services to “public sphere are denied equal treatment under the law based on someone’s skin color or sexual orientation [..].”
![INCORRECT: “revoke tax-exempt status of religious organizations [...] opposed to same-sex marriage.”CORRECT: revoke if services to “public sphere are denied equal treatment under the law based on someone’s skin color or sexual orientation [..].”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKJvPYlXYAIjrWd.jpg "INCORRECT: “revoke tax-exempt status of religious organizations [...] opposed to same-sex marriage.”CORRECT: revoke if services to “public sphere are denied equal treatment under the law based on someone’s skin color or sexual orientation [..].”")
![INCORRECT: “revoke tax-exempt status of religious organizations [...] opposed to same-sex marriage.”CORRECT: revoke if services to “public sphere are denied equal treatment under the law based on someone’s skin color or sexual orientation [..].”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKJvPYlWkAYGGAm.jpg "INCORRECT: “revoke tax-exempt status of religious organizations [...] opposed to same-sex marriage.”CORRECT: revoke if services to “public sphere are denied equal treatment under the law based on someone’s skin color or sexual orientation [..].”")
INCORRECT: Beto “renounced his support of immigration security and border security.”CORRECT: Beto is FOR secure borders—and was “attacked” by Julian Castro during the 1st debate for his stance. Beto does not want to decriminalize xings. Only exception: asylum seekers.
CORRECTION: Beto seemed to be the only exception to the “acception”.
INCORRECT: Beto “went pro-confiscation of firearms.”Broad and misleading.
CORRECT: Beto went pro mandatory buyback for firearms meant for a battlefield.
INCORRECT: Beto “renounced his support for pipelines.”Misleading.
CORRECT: Beto AND his voting record are pretty consistent against pipelines since at least 2014.
INCORRECT: Beto “renounced his support for capital [...] officers.”Clarification needed.
CORRECT: We’re a Republic. Elected officials vote on behalf of constituents; vote would represent most in TX. Not necessarily reflective countrywide.
![INCORRECT: Beto “renounced his support for capital [...] officers.”Clarification needed.CORRECT: We’re a Republic. Elected officials vote on behalf of constituents; vote would represent most in TX. Not necessarily reflective countrywide.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKJvUQ9X0AIM10G.jpg "INCORRECT: Beto “renounced his support for capital [...] officers.”Clarification needed.CORRECT: We’re a Republic. Elected officials vote on behalf of constituents; vote would represent most in TX. Not necessarily reflective countrywide.")
![INCORRECT: Beto “renounced his support for capital [...] officers.”Clarification needed.CORRECT: We’re a Republic. Elected officials vote on behalf of constituents; vote would represent most in TX. Not necessarily reflective countrywide.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKJvUR2WkAAQH-r.jpg "INCORRECT: Beto “renounced his support for capital [...] officers.”Clarification needed.CORRECT: We’re a Republic. Elected officials vote on behalf of constituents; vote would represent most in TX. Not necessarily reflective countrywide.")
Even opinions should be based on facts. Let’s strive for better. Let’s strive to be better. Let’s strive to do better. The better the American people deserve.
