September 27, 2002 • Page Image 79
…when it hits the building, say what you want about it, it's not cowardly," he said on the air. In the storm of controversy that followed, he explained he believed that politicians, not servicemen, were cowardly, but he defended his right to offer dissent. Two of the show's sponsors, Sears and Federal Express, pulled advertis- ing; other sponsors threatened the same, and ABC canceled the show. A pro-Maher petition campaign, including about 10,0...…

















































