On the February 1 edition of his Fox News show, Glenn Beck attacked author Zack Exley during a segment in which Beck claimed that President Obama -- through an Organizing for America internship program -- was attempting to use the public schools to “indoctrinate” students. Exley responded on February 2 by saying: “Instead of 'hitting back,' which is what I would have done in the old days, I want to extend an invitation: Glenn: Come to Kansas City, share a meal with my family, let me introduce you to people here of all different political and religious persuasions who are working together to create a world that works for everyone.”

From Exley's blog post, which embedded Media Matters for America video of Beck's attack:

I used to be just like Glenn Beck, only without the multi-million dollar TV show: I used to get attention by angrily, and humorously, attacking politicians. I'm ashamed of how I acted back then. And now, of all people, it's Glenn Beck who's attacking me on TV for it:

Instead of “hitting back,” which is what I would have done in the old days, I want to extend an invitation:

Glenn: Come to Kansas City, share a meal with my family, let me introduce you to people here of all different political and religious persuasions who are working together to create a world that works for everyone. Every time I watch you on TV, you're calling someone “left-wing,” “Marxist,” “Fascist,” or “anti-American.” Last night, it was me! Why not come back out of the partisan bubble to the real America and get to know one of your “targets?” I really believe it could change the way you see America and help you to discover a new purpose for the enormous megaphone God has given you.