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Old 01-16-2011, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Long Island (chief in S Farmingdale)
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Every listen to the news? That's what I'm saying.
A Congresswoman was shot and almost died, her recovery is certainly newsworthy.
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Gone
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Am I the only one? Every time the news comes on we get the ghory details of the latest procedure they did to her. Really, I could care less. Tell us if she dies, otherwise, who cares.
Since you don't care don't listen and stop whining.
Casper
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:21 PM
 
Location: California
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I don't listen to news (the tv is rarely on) so I don't have to deal with anything like this. But it was a BIG DEAL and unless/until something else happens it will be reported to the nth degree. That's how things go.
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:22 PM
 
Location: Marion, IA
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Ask yourself, if this person was not a congressman would we be hearing about the trachiotemies and brain functions at the top of the hour every hour? I think not...
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:28 PM
 
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I wish her a speedy recover to full health, but I don't really feel the need to hear every innate detail about her medical condition. It's akin to voyeurism, people needing to know every little detail about her medical status. I wish the media would give her and her family some privacy in her recovery. That is what I would want.
Agreed.

And we know the guy who shot her is insane. Don't need to know every time he blows his nose.
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:29 PM
 
Location: Long Island (chief in S Farmingdale)
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Ask yourself, if this person was not a congressman would we be hearing about the trachiotemies and brain functions at the top of the hour every hour? I think not...
Obviously its more newsworthy because its a member of Congress....
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:30 PM
 
Location: St. Joseph Area
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No, I always read the updates when they come up. I like to hear when people are improving. Besides, what was done to her was terrible.
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:31 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Obviously its more newsworthy because its a member of Congress....
Some folks are completely oblivious to what is obvious to the rest of us.
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:31 PM
 
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Ask yourself, if this person was not a congressman would we be hearing about the trachiotemies and brain functions at the top of the hour every hour? I think not...
I understand what you are saying. People are murdered every day, but some get the headlines and all of the attention because of who they are. I know about her and the nine year old girl and then there are another 5 people that lost their lives that I don't think anyone knows their name. Or is it 4? See what I mean I'm not even sure. And I agree that the details of someones surgery could be left out.
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Old 01-16-2011, 05:48 PM
 
Location: NE Ohio
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Am I the only one? Every time the news comes on we get the ghory details of the latest procedure they did to her. Really, I could care less. Tell us if she dies, otherwise, who cares.
No, I am not! I am a conservative... but I am thanking God for her wonderful progress. With God's help, she will fully recover.

I want to hear of her progress. I pray she will continue to improve every day, and fully recover. This should not have happened to anyone.

And I am so sad for Christina Green and all those who were killed. This was so senseless.
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