Sinclair fires those against them

Earlier today, the Washington bureau chief for Maryland-based Sinclair Broadcast Group's news division Jon Leiberman spoke out against Sinclair's decision to broadcast an anti-Kerry documentary right before the election:

"It's biased political propaganda, with clear intentions to sway this election," said Jon Leiberman, Sinclair's lead political reporter for more than a year. "For me, it's not about right or left -- it's about what's right or wrong in news coverage this close to an election."

Tonight, Sinclair has fired Jon, offering no severance and cut benefits while disallowing him to work in any market that Sinclair competes in.

Leiberman started with Sinclair in 2000 as a reporter for WBFF-TV in Baltimore, Sinclair's flagship station. He said late Monday, "I don't like not knowing where my next move will be and how I'm going to take care of my family."

He added: "I really feel like I can sleep at night and I can be OK with my decision" to criticize Sinclair publicly. ... I know I stood up for the principles of objectivity. In journalism, all we have is credibility and objectivity."

Well, Sinclair's "journalism" doesn't have credibility, but I hope Mr. Leiberman finds work soon.

Also noted, a Vietnam vet featured in the movie has sued for libel. I'm sure there is more to come.