[blparent] My feedback on this story

[Elizabeth Cooks]

Yes, but, ir CPS or the hospital were interviewed, they would likely say, 
"No comment."  They won't want to look bad, but that is exactly what it will 
do if they leave it at that.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sean Paul" <newsandtraffic at hotmail>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 2:53 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] My feedback on this story


> 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
>
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>> 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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