[funsec] Rita and panic gas buying

[Gregory Hicks]

> From: Blanchard_Michael at emc.com
> Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:54:29 -0400
> 
>  agree completely.  One statement that you made:
> 
> "Interestingly, there was a 'panic' egged on by media hype, and that 
> caused many to rush the gas stations.."
> 
>  Is absolutely true!  The media is the enemy when it comes to things
> like this.  Due to the media hype on "gas up tonight everyone and avoid
> the high
[...snip...]
> 
>   If you read this and work for a media outlet, please don't be
> offended in any way, I do not mean to offend anyone in any way and
> sorry if I did.

Why not?  I would have meant for them to examine their practices and
change - for the better.  Less hype, less 'entertainment' and more
plain reporting.

I would have hoped that it DID offend.  Then maybe they would wake up
and change.

Regards,
Gregory Hicks

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