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And again, I ask you, what the heck is wrong with having the press conferences at the church? Is it because it is the Mormon church, or a religious institution? I've stated my reasons why I don't think the press conferences would be held in front of the Smart home every single day. But since you keep reading some weird conspiracy into everything that happens in Utah, believe what you want to believe.

As far as the neighbors go, yeah, we believe in being good neighbors here. I wouldn't mind being called in the middle of the night if one of my neighbors had an emergency, in fact I have gone over at times to watch children while a mother went to the hospital in labor, taking a sick child to the emergency, etc. There is nothing weird about being good neighbors. And perhaps Ed Smart is being a good neighbor by keeping the press out of the neighborhood for daily press conferences. The church is on a relative main thoroughfare, and again has excellent facilities for the media.

Here is a picture of the press conference from July 11, a week ago. Just note how much room it takes up. Or perhaps, you don't think the Smarts should have a press conference anymore? Hmm, never thought of that one.

I'm sure the press conferences are held at the church so the poor Smart children can live a life of some normalcy and not have a bunch of strangers camped out in their cul de sac 24 hours a day. Puhleeze, Bella, what would you do?

After reading through all of this, and thinking about this particular thread (press conference part of it), I agree with you. After the first few press conferences, when everything was in a panic, I can understand moving to a better venue. There's no doubt that the first week or so would have everything happening at the house. After that, press conferences are usually called by the family or the police when information of relevance is brought forth. The press is called to attend the conference where ever it may be held.
No big deal that I can see either.

And again, I ask you, what the heck is wrong with having the press conferences at the church? Is it because it is the Mormon church, or a religious institution?

This is Just Another Bella Tangent - JABT for short. If you don't have facts, try to divert attention.

And again, I ask you, what the heck is wrong with having the press conferences at the church? Is it because it is the Mormon church, or a religious institution? I've stated my reasons why I don't think the press conferences would be held in front of the Smart home every single day. But since you keep reading some weird conspiracy into everything that happens in Utah, believe what you want to believe.

Any public relations person can tell you that background is a crucial part of any press conference. For example, after 911, all politicians had numerous American flags behind them while addressing the nation.

The background itself is part of the message. The background also enhances the message.

By appearing in front of a Temple, the Smarts are making several statements. One is that they have the power and authority of the Mormon Church behind them. Another is that they --the family--are longtime upstanding members of the Mormon community, an by association, above reproach.

If they moved the venue to a parking lot in front of the Justice Center, e.g., they would be sending a message to the kidnapper that they had the entire justice system on their side, and that the culprit didn't stand a chance.

Public Relations 101. You can look it up.