Racial tension simmers on Martha's Vineyard as Barack Obama arrives

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Daily Telegraph | Aug. 20, 2009 (News Report)

When Barack Obama arrives on Martha's Vineyard for his first family holiday as president, he will enjoy the sparkling sea, salty air and fresh fish and clams.

And like others he will probably be unaware of the thousands of illegal immigrants the island relies on during its summer season.
But in the recession, a small army of dishwashers, gardeners and labourers, mostly from Brazil, has created a simmering tension with some locals and amid the ... Full Story »

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by Fabrice Florin - Feb. 2, 2011

This is a textbook example of bad journalism. The article is largely based on other people's opinions, rather than verifiable factual evidence; it inappropriately uses President Obama's visit to surface racist remarks and unrelated views about illegal immigrants; and its primary source comes from the comments section of a local newspaper website. I am amazed that the Daily Telegraph allowed this irresponsible report to be published.

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