Ugh, CNN is at it again

[Reverend J]

Hi,
Haven't posted anything on the BA boards for a while, until I saw this:

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/space/0...ace/index.html

Doesn't have the same ring as "Pigs in Space" but it's a start

Anyways, the notion that SARS is a some sort of xenovirus is really just stupid, seeing as how it's a mutated form of the Corona virus (virus for colds, measels, etc.) Why does CNN keep posting this rubbish, they should know better.

Rev. J

[Rodina]

What was it that Carl Sagan said about proving Extrodinary Claims?

Oh yeah, here it is... "Extrodinary claims require a snappy, fear-mongering lede."

[pmcolt]

A similar story was posted here. I guess CNN picked up on it because SARS is big, and it's about as accurate as some of their other coverage.

Although I liked this line in the article:

I find it hard to believe that it came from outer space. We won't be sending a WHO team to investigate.