Why is this story getting so much more traction?
"Why is this story getting so much more traction?"
Because Woodruff is nationally known. That's all.
If you get mugged on the street, word spreads among those who know you, who offer their concern, help, and support.
When someone famous gets mugged on the street, those who "know" him, even from afar, are interested and, if well-bred, are concerned.
When my dad died, the community who loved him responded. The obit in the local paper was lovely.
When (insert name such as Rehnquist, Lennon, pope, etc.) died, the whole world was told and responded.
Were they better men than my war-hero father? Unequivocal no. They were just better known.
That's it. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Doesn't matter how Freepers feel about the MSM. We should speak and act with compassion and class.
Because the ABC anchorman got his makeup smeared in a bomb blast before going on the air.