Re: [Paddlewise] JFK, Jr.

From: Arthur Hebert <seacajun_at_gs.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 22:40:39 -0500
>> If I thought any good would come of such an TV appearance, I would have
>> gone ahead but I just didn't feel that way.  Any comments?
>>
>> ralph diaz
>> --
>Good choice.  Having had some experience with "the media" (on a smaller
>scale) they will spin anything with out-takes and lead-ins to present what
>they want in the most sensational way possible.  They can make the subject
>look foolish and use you to help if that's what they want.    Worse yet,
they could make the Downtown Boathouse look any
>way they want.  And they don't attract viewers by making anyone look good.
>Bob


Ralph,
I totally agree with what Bob stated above (key word sensationalize), been
there myself ( on a much smaller scale also).
Regarding your initial posting, you stated personal standards why did not
want to be interviewed.
I personally can only admire your ethics.
Arthur
http://homepages.gs.net/seacajun

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