1.  What types of bias has the media exhibited by not reporting on Al al-Sheikh's pronouncement?

2.  From the excerpt:  "Al al-Sheikh is not the Arabian equivalent of some backwoods Florida pastor. He is the highest religious authority in Saudi Arabia, where there is no separation of mosque and state. His pronouncements represent the official position of Saudi Arabia - a country that, we have been told time and again, changed course after 9/11/01 and is now our ally and solidly in the anti-terrorism camp."

Why do you think the U.S. media is ignoring this important story? Be specific.