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To: brigette

Am I the only person on the planet who finds this story waaaaaaay to over-covered by National News? Seems to me that there is a trend going on that started with Princess Di's death, that dead, murdered or missing (good looking people) have become the most important events to cover by the National news media, and that include our beloved FOX. A few of the others that have captured national attention: Lacy Peterson, Elizibeth Smart.
Forgive me if I seem crass, I realise this is a tragedy for her family and friends, but does this story really desearve the attention it's getting? There are news teams that were flown to this tiny island, so they can give live up to the minute coverage 24-7? How many not-so-beautiful people are murdered or go missing each day, with no more than a little spot in theirlocal newspaper.
The endless coverage has made tire of the news.


2,831 posted on 06/27/2005 11:10:59 AM PDT by NavyCanDo
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To: NavyCanDo
Am I the only person on the planet who finds this story waaaaaaay to over-covered by National News?

Yes

Thanks for bumping the news which you think is over-covered.

I wonder if they will find more than one body in that quarry if they search it well ...

2,832 posted on 06/27/2005 11:14:10 AM PDT by af_vet_1981
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To: NavyCanDo

you may be excused


2,834 posted on 06/27/2005 11:21:46 AM PDT by vigilante2
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To: NavyCanDo
"Am I the only person on the planet who finds this story waaaaaaay to over-covered by National News?"

Why would you come on a thread about it to ask this? Kooky...

" How many not-so-beautiful people are murdered or go missing each day, with no more than a little spot in theirlocal newspaper."

Please, research this, and post your findings here.

"The endless coverage has made tire of the news."

And, yet, here you are! Whining.

2,835 posted on 06/27/2005 11:23:11 AM PDT by monkeywrench (Deut. 27:17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbor's landmark)
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To: NavyCanDo

The shark attack story seems
to be growing legs......


2,836 posted on 06/27/2005 11:23:30 AM PDT by the Deejay (THE LADY DEEJAY)
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To: NavyCanDo
Am I the only person on the planet who finds this story waaaaaaay to over-covered by National News?

Contact the media with your concerns.!!

Seems to me that there is a trend going on that started with Princess Di's death, that dead,

Nope, this all started with the coverage of the OJ trial.

2,837 posted on 06/27/2005 11:23:37 AM PDT by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: NavyCanDo
This coverage highlights one family's tragedy but also serves to educate all of us of what appears to be a problem for travelers going to Aruba (targeting people on the last night of a cruise, for example).

I would like to see Aruba someday but will probably wait until Aruba can provide a safer environment. Is it safe everywhere but Aruba? No. But should I find myself traveling anytime soon (in or outside of the US), I will take the lessons learned from this tragedy with me so I have a better chance of not becoming a victim of crime.
2,943 posted on 06/27/2005 1:09:23 PM PDT by hummingbird ("The world needs more Steel Magnolias like Beth Holloway.")
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