Comments on: Democracy = Pinata http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503 Home of KD and her Voices Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:48:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: sargemarcori http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503/comment-page-1#comment-529 sargemarcori Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:45:15 +0000 http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503#comment-529 I'm not implying that her appearance affects her ability to do her job--or that her mind should be judged by her looks. I'm saying she wouldn't HAVE that job if it weren't for her appearance, because it's certainly not for her skills. That's why I quoted her--to point out the obvious lack of journalistic ability. I could poke fun at the guy, too, if you'd like--he certainly didn't make much attempt to cover both sides of the issue. But I'd thought that was the job of the questioning journalist--to bring out /important/ points not already covered. Her choosing to maneuver him into explaining that "anarchist" means "doesn't want any government" was a waste of an excellent opportunity to bring balance to the story. She completely deserves to have people wondering why she has that job. Look up the station--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WCCO-TV They're big enough, old enough, and professional enough--I think it's fair to expect better than lopsided, careless coverage. As for my "attack" affecting the impact of my post--are the words "blond" and "pretty," however you may feel about them, really enough to distract you from "arrested," "no charges filed," "transferred from one law enforcement center to another," and "not enough evidence to charge anyone?" I’m not implying that her appearance affects her ability to do her job–or that her mind should be judged by her looks. I’m saying she wouldn’t HAVE that job if it weren’t for her appearance, because it’s certainly not for her skills. That’s why I quoted her–to point out the obvious lack of journalistic ability. I could poke fun at the guy, too, if you’d like–he certainly didn’t make much attempt to cover both sides of the issue. But I’d thought that was the job of the questioning journalist–to bring out /important/ points not already covered. Her choosing to maneuver him into explaining that “anarchist” means “doesn’t want any government” was a waste of an excellent opportunity to bring balance to the story. She completely deserves to have people wondering why she has that job. Look up the station–http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WCCO-TV They’re big enough, old enough, and professional enough–I think it’s fair to expect better than lopsided, careless coverage.

As for my “attack” affecting the impact of my post–are the words “blond” and “pretty,” however you may feel about them, really enough to distract you from “arrested,” “no charges filed,” “transferred from one law enforcement center to another,” and “not enough evidence to charge anyone?”

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503/comment-page-1#comment-528 Anonymous Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:53:47 +0000 http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503#comment-528 You could have said all you wanted to say without mentioning anything about the attractiveness of her face or the color of her hair. Just because she is blond and has a pretty face doesn't relate at all to whether or not she possesses the necessary skills to do her job. It's as bad as those that won't vote for Obama because of his race. "SHOULD be past it, certainly [...] I'd say we're not," you write. I'd say most of us are, thankfully. Your words would have had more impact if you'd left the physical attack out of the post. You could have said all you wanted to say without mentioning anything about the attractiveness of her face or the color of her hair. Just because she is blond and has a pretty face doesn’t relate at all to whether or not she possesses the necessary skills to do her job. It’s as bad as those that won’t vote for Obama because of his race. “SHOULD be past it, certainly [...] I’d say we’re not,” you write. I’d say most of us are, thankfully. Your words would have had more impact if you’d left the physical attack out of the post.

]]> By: sargemarcori http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503/comment-page-1#comment-526 sargemarcori Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:31:07 +0000 http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503#comment-526 SHOULD be past it, certainly. But since she's got the job and it's not for her intellect/impartiality/journalism skills/critical thinking (pick one or all), I'd say we're not. Damned right I'm sour that they hired her instead of a competent journalist. SHOULD be past it, certainly. But since she’s got the job and it’s not for her intellect/impartiality/journalism skills/critical thinking (pick one or all), I’d say we’re not. Damned right I’m sour that they hired her instead of a competent journalist.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503/comment-page-1#comment-525 Anonymous Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:17:55 +0000 http://www.sargemarcori.com/wordpress/archives/1503#comment-525 I don't understand why it is necessary to insult/criticize her for being blonde and/or pretty. It really takes away from YOUR credibility in your criticism of her. If you have issues with how she does her job, fine. Insult and criticize all you like. But pointing out people's physical features when taking them to task is pathetic and childish. Not to mention probably sour grapes. What next, are you going to judge people for being white or short? For having crooked teeth? For being fat? For having scars? For being flat-chested? Next time, focus on intellect (or lack of, if you like) and leave people's physical appearance out of it. It's 2008 and we should be past that by now. I don’t understand why it is necessary to insult/criticize her for being blonde and/or pretty. It really takes away from YOUR credibility in your criticism of her. If you have issues with how she does her job, fine. Insult and criticize all you like. But pointing out people’s physical features when taking them to task is pathetic and childish. Not to mention probably sour grapes. What next, are you going to judge people for being white or short? For having crooked teeth? For being fat? For having scars? For being flat-chested? Next time, focus on intellect (or lack of, if you like) and leave people’s physical appearance out of it. It’s 2008 and we should be past that by now.

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