[blparent] My feedback on this story

[Sean Paul]

As someone who makes his living in the media. The media should never "take 
sides" in any story. Our job is in my opinion much like that of  a lawyers. 
We are to present the facts & only the facts & let the viewer/listener make 
his or her own judgment on the story. We should contact both sides of any 
issue & allow both parties, sides to  tell us their take on a story.  Then 
present that, both sides when broadcasting the story.   While I realize that 
this is not always the case specially if You watch Fox or CNN. Or other 
national media outlets.   I still believe for the most part for local media 
outlets it is. & yes if we are talking about an opinion or talk show. Yes 
they do take sides. But if it is the news cast. That is no place for side 
taking or shouldn't be.  However any family request to involve the media 
should be respected. However I do think that perhaps someone should consult 
with the family once again & ask if they would be interested in 
reconsidering their decision not to have the media involved. As I do think 
this is a story that most media outlets would certainly be interested in 
getting involved in. I can say our local talk station certainly would be 
interested in letting them tell their story.  Although I'd say at this point 
sense the case is now in the courts. Most lawyers would strongly suggest to 
their clients that they not speak with the media. However as long as their 
is no gag order in place they are free to do as they choose.
This is just one man's opinion, & yes, sometimes I get paid for it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 00:52
Subject: Re: [blparent] My feedback on this story


> Felicia, you are very right and the media should be able to broadcast this
> story.  But the parents requested no media.  Maybe the moment the baby is
> back where she belongs, then and only then shall the parents make that
> choice.  Right now it is too risky and we don't know which side that media
> will take.  It could always go the other way and then where will they be.
> All we can do now is send our warm wishes their way.  You could look in 
> our
> archives and a few days ago someone posted an address to send funds to 
> help
> out, maybe you can also send support verbally there. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Felicia Williams
> Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 12:03 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] My feedback on this story
>
> My name is Felicia Williams and this story hits home with me as well.  I
> almost had the same thing happened to me with my son as well as my 
> daughter.
> I feel that they should have some training to be blind for some time and
> live out this same thing and maybe they can understand the sadness and
> frustration we as blind parents feel about our children being taken away
> from  us for crazy reasons such as this.  Our eyes are close but not the
> rest of us and it is time that people realize this.  I feel that this 
> story
> definitely should get media and more.  Is there a site where you can 
> contact
> the parents to offer our support?
>
> Felicia Williams
>
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