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Fox News appears to be confused about "bias..."

For as long as I can remember, I've contended that Fox News is as perplexed about bias as a newborn is about quantum physics. A recent segment of theirs regarding the Michael Brown shooting once again lends credence to that theory (closer to fact). First of all, allow me to define "bias" for those at Fox News. Bias is "to cause partiality or favoritism in (a person); influence, especially unfairly." On Monday's Fox & Friends , the following was a headline used to prompt discussion: "Media Bias: Is 'Unarmed Teen' Description Misleading?" Fox News contributor Linda Chavez asked that very question, and followed it up with the following commentary: "That description in and of itself actually colors the way in which we look at this story. We're talking about an 18-year-old man who is 6'4'' and weighs almost 300 pounds, who is videotaped just moments before the confrontation with a police officer strong arming an e...