Hit

Reuters has a history of being a little overly politically correct in the terminology it uses. The right wingers had a problem when it refused to call terrorists terrorists, instead opting for "militants" or what have you. But seriously- they have an article up called "Man hit by Cheney to leave hospital".

Not "shot by Cheney". Not "shot in the face by Cheney". "hit by Cheney". Unbelieveable. Admittedly, they refer to it as a shooting in the text of the article, but it really does matter how you headline a story.

Also, the story shows Whittington (the injured party, the one who was "sprayed", or "peppered" with birdsho and who subsequently had a heart attack) apologizing to Cheney and family for all they've had to endure. (!) I have to apologize to Cheney myself. Mr. Vice President, I'm sorry you've had to suffer the indignity of bad press after getting liquored up, shooting a man in face and neck, and pretending it hadn't happened for 24 hours.