The first retraction in a long time that has made me cry
From Akron News Now:
The family of the late Ohio 11th District Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones was dealing with the tragedy of losing a mother, sister, friend. Amidst the shock and grief of losing someone so vital comes questions on how the media in total got the story so wrong.
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It seemed so easy for the highest forms of journalism to go with confirmation of death even though that confirmation came not from those on the scene but nameless bureaucrats far away doing their job and peddling a scoop. It was so easy for those of us here at home to quote those in power despite the fact they didn’t really have the power of what was right to begin with.
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Stephanie Tubbs Jones died at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday but the truth of her passing fell victim just after 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, a victim of a cynical news cycle that couldn’t even allow Death his due and Tubbs Jones her passing in dignity.
Props to Mr Esposito for stating so eloquently how the media screwed up.
Rashunda, Geez. I had to go and check my Tweet to make sure I didn’t Tweet the news early. I’m glad I caught a later news report. Your post reminds all of us of the sanctity of life, and how an out of control, profit driven, self centered media mindset disregards it. There really is no excuse for this, but as we all know, there are reasons. Reasons that cause us to question our humanity at its core. Ms. Tubbs Jones was a remarkable woman and I hope that her example stirs others to similar heights.
Oh, and good to catch up with you again!
dM
Comment by Donna Maria — August 23, 2008 @ 5:06 am