http://coloradoindependent.disqus.com/enWed, 26 Mar 2008 09:17:11 -0000http://www.coloradoindependent.com/3487/truth-in-immigration-site-aims-to-bust-myths-correct-media/#comment-1677602<p><strong>Listen to major Denver talk radio programs and then ask why hate crimes are up against Latinos</strong> </p><p>To be more specific, review the track record KHOW's Peter Boyles -- who broadcast the leprosy falsehood nearly a year before Lou Dobbs did -- has for fostering and engaging in bigoted commentary regarding immigration reform:</p><p> <a href="http://colorado.mediamatters.org/issues_topics/people/peterboyles" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://colorado.mediamatters.org/issues_topics/people/peterboyles">http://colorado.mediamatter...</a> </p><p>This frequent dehumanization of immigrants -- especially Hispanic immigrants -- on a major Front Range broadcast outlet coincides with the increase in hate crimes against Latinos noted in the article above. </p><p>Coincidence? </p><p>Bill Menezes </p><p>Editorial Director, Colorado Media Matters</p>bmenezesWed, 26 Mar 2008 09:17:11 -0000