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46. The reason for NOT covering the Alabama situations is due to a child's life is involved.

Reply to liberal N proud (Original post)

Sun Feb 3, 2013, 02:58 PM

Feb 2013

The last thing one wants to do is give these guys is a voice. Those that do such a thing do so to get a voice to whatever insane ideas they have.

There is a old policy that I am happy to see coming back. To set back and wait in these type of situations. That way they don't give the "bad guys" their bully pulpit. Not giving the attention he though he would get and add the skills of the negotiators, that could mean the difference in the rescue of a live child or funeral coverage.

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ABC is spending more time on a dead sniper than a live kidnapped child [View all] liberal N proud Feb 2013 OP

I haven't seen the coverage - but if a fully armed A+#1 sniper can't defend himself hedgehog Feb 2013 #1

How many "goodguyswithguns" were at the scene? Iggo Feb 2013 #32

OK. One more time. The Authorities are keeping as quiet as they can cali Feb 2013 #2

+1 dlwickham Feb 2013 #58

The irony is deafening. Whovian Feb 2013 #3

Let's let the Alabama thing play out quietly, ok? TheCowsCameHome Feb 2013 #4

I'm with you on this one, Cows. nt Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #27

Absolutely Agree. dballance Feb 2013 #55

Yeah, no copy cats would be a good thing here, too. nt Romulus Quirinus Feb 2013 #62

Chris Kyle is very well known obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #5

Only in the gun culture liberal N proud Feb 2013 #10

or by anyone at all who pays attention to the NYT best seller list. cali Feb 2013 #13

So all these names are famous? What's this guy's book: "I shot him, and then I shot HIM! THEN WinkyDink Feb 2013 #16

Right up top with Beck, Coulter and O' Lielly. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #26

Oh I am sorry that I get turned off by guns and ignore those who glorify them liberal N proud Feb 2013 #17

Would you feel better WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #19

It's not leading National News! liberal N proud Feb 2013 #20

Obviously, it is. nt WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #22

Gun nuts would see it that way I guess liberal N proud Feb 2013 #23

Yes, all the major news networks WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #30

He is the most decorated sniper in US military history obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #45

A trained killer promoting guns gets killed by a gun liberal N proud Feb 2013 #61

No, he got what he had coming because he was a gubmint hating asshole. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #25

Interesting WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #33

You must not be from around these parts if you don't know the correct spelling. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #34

Maybe you can help me WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #36

"got what he had coming" and deserved are different in my book. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #41

What's the difference? WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #44

I said good day, Sir! Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #51

Yes you did. WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #56

I said good day, Sir! Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #63

Are you having a bad day? FarPoint Feb 2013 #52

No hug need - but thanks for the offer. WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #57

Yup -- and the media blitz obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #43

Not true -- he was on a reality show obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #39

Gun culture and reality TV, now there is a good combination - NOT! liberal N proud Feb 2013 #59

And the SEAL community, and the veteran community nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #48

I don't do guns, I am not a veteran and don't watch reality TV liberal N proud Feb 2013 #60

I'm pretty well-versed on popular culture; this guy was NOT "well-known," let alone "very." WinkyDink Feb 2013 #14

Chris Kyle's book is well know, not his name Brother Buzz Feb 2013 #24

He was on a popular reality show with celebrities as well obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #42

Best sniper? How about most prolific murderer? bowens43 Feb 2013 #49

How would you feel about a sniper that say... Kalidurga Feb 2013 #54

A hostage situation means the authorities should be careful with media coverage for the sake of Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #6

correct obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #7

Do you think the OP will answer my question? Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #9

My point is about glorification of more gun culture and that culture losing a shooter. liberal N proud Feb 2013 #12

So you think the media should be leading with the child hostage crisis and making a horrendous cali Feb 2013 #15

I don't think the death of a glorified gunman should be a lead story. liberal N proud Feb 2013 #18

Take it up with MSM. It usually misses no chance potraying negative images of guns. Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #29

They just hired a new head of CNN WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Glassunion Feb 2013 #8

No kidding. jsr Feb 2013 #11

I have seen both stories in newscasts. HappyMe Feb 2013 #21

Hero Worshiping A Gun Slinger - Promoting The Myth Of The Old West - One Man Against All Others cantbeserious Feb 2013 #28

Yes all the media is doing this sasha031 Feb 2013 #31

I read the cliff notes ecstatic Feb 2013 #35

I don't think they have much to say about the Alabama guy undeterred Feb 2013 #38

Man kills two sons in Florida -and- Reid supports expanding background checks farminator3000 Feb 2013 #40

The reason for NOT covering the Alabama situations is due to a child's life is involved. Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2013 #46

There is a reason for lack of TV coverage nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #47

i believe the media is being low key on law enforcement recommendation. pansypoo53219 Feb 2013 #50

Whatever sells the most toothpaste and beer..it's showbiz. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2013 #53