A great example of why you shouldn't rely on only one media outlet
How many protesters greeted President Bush's Nov. 30 trip to the Canadian capital Ottawa?
It depends on which source you believe.
American Associated Press, whose international articles are relied upon by most newspapers in this country: 'several hundred'
Boston Globe: 'Thousands of Canadians'
Canadian CBC: anywhere between 2500 and 4000, depending on which police officer was asked.
Canadian CTV: 'About 5000'
While marches are notiously difficult to estimate (the National Park Service in DC no longer does it because it's too political), 'several hundred' leaves a significantly different impression than 'about 5000.'
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