Speaking ill of the dead
Most media (us included) typically try to say something nice about people when they die -- or at least not to say anything harsh.
But what about when the dearly departed was an oppressive, unrepentant racist?
Richard Prince says media generally were restrained and respectful when former South African President P.W. Botha, who died this week.
But not everyone was so kind.
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