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First off, how many people actually watch Nightline anymore? Especially on a Friday night?

Anyway, so everyone knows what Ted Koppel’s plan for tonight’s episode of Nightline is.

I’m sorry, but I think that this is more about a raitings sweeps stunt and the advancement of a political agenda rather than expression of sincerity. You know Ted, there is a day designated for rememberance–it’s called Memorial Day!

Michelle of ASV has a very well written post on the topic, and has links to other blogsphere opinions. Also see this other post of hers.

I think Jay covers this issue very well and succinctly.

As for Koppel, and his opinions, I’d like to share the following quote that he gave to the Justice when he spoke at Brandeis for Commencement in 2002:

“I think journalism in a democracy is an essential part of social justice, and you can’t have one without the other,” Koppel said when asked about Brandeis’s self-proclaimed purpose of social justice.–The Justice 5/8/02

Need I say much more?

Those who have made the ultimate sacrifice do indeed deserve to be remembered and honored, but the way Koppel is trying to do this is anything but honorable.