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Photo’s use insensitive

Tue., Nov. 16, 2010

I found the picture of the deceased man shot by police on the front page of Saturday’s paper to be extremely offensive, disgusting and insensitive to the eyes of readers and particularly the young man’s family and friends. The picture could have been taken after they had covered the body (if indeed the picture needed to be taken). Come on, editors, use some measure of sensitivity.

Kay Cobb

Spokane

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