Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Thu, Oct 15 2009
Up, up and away and then off the reporters and anchors go
Well, the news incident involving the little boy that was, as it turns out, not in the balloon that traveled more than 50 miles, points out how riveting such a story can be. And it points out how people will jump on such a story to report and discuss, even when they aren't news professionals. Wars, rumors of wars, tales of financial ruin and health care reform spats all took a back seat for a couple of hours while this story played out all over the U.S. News broadcasters were trying to keep up the drama even after no boy was found inside the balloon. They mentioned alleged reports of something haven fallen from the balloon and speculated on the possibility that the child had fallen. It's frustrating to watch breaking news anymore. As soon as one door closes in a breaking story the newscasters turn immediately to all the scariest possibilities that are left. No one seems willing to just hush and air the video. I'm surprised there isn't intense music accompanying the video. (Maybe I shouldn't give them ideas.)
posted at: 14:42 | category: /Arts and Entertainment | link to this entry
Well, the news incident involving the little boy that was, as it turns out, not in the balloon that traveled more than 50 miles, points out how riveting such a story can be. And it points out how people will jump on such a story to report and discuss, even when they aren't news professionals. Wars, rumors of wars, tales of financial ruin and health care reform spats all took a back seat for a couple of hours while this story played out all over the U.S. News broadcasters were trying to keep up the drama even after no boy was found inside the balloon. They mentioned alleged reports of something haven fallen from the balloon and speculated on the possibility that the child had fallen. It's frustrating to watch breaking news anymore. As soon as one door closes in a breaking story the newscasters turn immediately to all the scariest possibilities that are left. No one seems willing to just hush and air the video. I'm surprised there isn't intense music accompanying the video. (Maybe I shouldn't give them ideas.)
posted at: 14:42 | category: /Arts and Entertainment | link to this entry
