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Old 10-26-2007, 11:17 PM   #48 (permalink)
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Re: Gibson guitar truck stolen - be on the look out

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Originally Posted by rd_artist View Post
did you notice that several times in the news story the guitars were referred to as "Replicas" I didn't know a replica would be worth $13,000. I wonder why there was a deliberate effort to downplay the value of these instruments? other than to discourage other idiots from trying this type of heist.
That is what is called" Spin" News Organazations have been using it for dacades , its now a force of habit I guess , Downplay the facts, but sensationalize the crime I could name many such stories and cases , Forum rules though prevent political issues
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