Post #340285 by Tom Slick on Wed, Oct 24, 2007 8:20 AM

I personally hold the media responsible for this travesty. Everytime those story jockeys show riots, fires, and the likes on TV, it worsens the situation 10 fold than that of the original coverage. More than 1 fire was started( and I'll guess around 4 fires) by ARSON....The only reason the arsonsists came out of the woodwork, is because they saw AND learned the conditions being broadcasted ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT... I mean I'm interested and concerned for everyone's well being, but the details they give out on the TV coverage with air pressures, humidity levels, etc...etc...Well, they might as well have personally handed the arsonists a book of matches. Some things are better off left with vague descriptions, PERIOD. Media is indirectly responsible for peoples actions(afterall, media is all about reaction) and should be held accountable for the arson fires. To me, its almost like me handing Timothy McVeigh a copy of the Anarchists cookbook, and when he uses the info in it to blow up a federal building, that I shouldn't be held somewhat accountable for his actions and use of the book.
Anyhow, enough of my rant and anger, because I really am saddened for those who lost out, including many uninsured families. Hell, I'm even saddened for those who are insured, because of their having to battle it out with the insurance companies who never want to pay out exactly what was lost!