We have been watching CNN coverage most of the day, and I must say, first: Thank God that NOLA was not hit like it was in 2005 with Katrina.
Second, with a mandatory evacuation, I am absolutely amazed that there are reporters and camera crews in New Orleans to record this. No matter what they are paid, it is not enough. I say, DO NOT HAVE PEOPLE IN HARMS WAY!!!
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Agreed. And it's not just the reporters, but also the cameramen and crew who are out there and in danger. I'd be quite content to have updates from the studio, rather than "in the field."
Beth
My prayers are with all who are effected by the storms , thanks for all your wonderful comments .
hugs
Sherry
You couldn't pay me enough to get out in that mess. One of these days we are going to witness one of those reporters get hit with something and hurt. I'm with you on this one.
Joyce
These guys are professionals and they know what they are doing. They are supported by the city, state, and federal government and are actually hunkered down with the National Guard, so they are well protected. If you watched CNN's coverage from Morgan City and Houma you saw that they take cover during the worst parts of the storm. I have to say that the people with interests in these areas appreciate having someone there to let them know what's going on in their towns and their homes!
I wouldn't want to be staying in a hotel with the windows boarded up. Come to think of it I wouldn't want to be in there with them not boarded up either. Wonder if they make extra bucks or just do it for the thrill? I've never heard it mentioned. Paula
I've always wondered way they let the reporters stay.....
Missie
I agree in principle but not in practice. The presence of a reporter or witness 'on the ground' is important. For example, wouldn't 'not in harm's way' mean no reporters in active war zones? I think the loss of eyewitness reporting would potentially cause more harm than it prevents.
Dan
I agree. I don't see why it is necessary for some bedraggled reporter to have to stand in 40 mile per hour winds to tell the rest of us how horrid the conditions are.--Sheria
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