In a discussion with Russell Simmons posted on the Def Jam founder's website on Monday, Ailes said he wanted to change the tone of fiery rhetoric in the country, which many critics attribute to anchors on his network.
"I told all of our guys, shut up, tone it down, make your argument intellectually," Ailes said. "You don't have to do it with bombast. I hope the other side does that."
Calls for a more civil dialogue rang out from all sides after the shocking shooting in Arizona left Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition and 19 others dead or injured. The attack made many politicians, pundits and even Giffords' family call for a more thoughtful discussion of the issues as many blamed harsh rhetoric for the assassination attempt.
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Barbara Walters: Don't blame Sarah Palin for Tucson
Sarah Palin has an unexpected ally over criticism that she influenced the tragic Tucson, Ariz. shootings: Barbara Walters.
According to a story at nydailynews.com, the legendary television news personality defended the former vice-presidential candidate on ABC's "The View."
Walters argued that while Palin's map depicting Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords -- who was shot in the massacre -- in cross hairs was wrong, the mental state of alleged gunman Jared Lee Loughner was to blame for the tragedy.
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