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Re: At the risk of stating the obvious....

Posted by Jim on Fri Mar 22, 2002 08:55:58 AM

In reply top At the risk of stating the obvious.... posted by Paul Coggan on Fri Mar 22, 2002 08:20:20 AM

: Sometimes journalists do ask people that know about warbir
: ds and can present some of the facts. That has to be appla
: uded. GOOD.
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: Sadly, they then go on to misquote, which not only is bad
: practice is pi--es off the person that was quoted.
: My advice is just keep your mouth shut unless you are prep
: ared to be misquoted.
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: At the risk of stating the obvious it sells newspapers.
:
: But please don't tar all journalists with the same brush.
: Some of them have scruples. It's just that they don't clim
: b in the gutter to work for the tabloid press.
:
: for what it's worth.......
:
: Paul

Glad Doug got out OK!! all things considered!

I recall an F-86 crash a few years ago when a pilot misjudged a loop...the local TV reporter said...and I quote "a stunt plane slammed into the ground while doing a back flip" ...while you can't expect reporters to be experts on everything they should at least consult those "in the know"...not just pertaining to aviation...but all subjects.

jim

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