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Thread #59506   Message #949914
Posted By: Alba
10-May-03 - 10:39 AM
Thread Name: BS: Is Martha going to Jail?
Subject: RE: BS: Is Martha going to Jail?
That may be the case Carol.
I have wondered myself about the reasons behind the spotlight on this coming around the same time as many of the Corporate corruption Scandals.
As I said I am no fan of Ms Stewart's TV shows and I also have never warmed to her Public Persona but as I do not know her personally I cannot comment on her character. I do feel however that the Media was quick to put her on trial Publicly but not too fast at bringing any of the news relevent to the investigation afterwards.
Regardless of who you are it is only fair, I believe, to inform the Public of the full story after it has been brought to their attention in such a sensational manner. Sound bites and Sensationalism without substance can be very damaging no matter who you happen to be.
I have no pre Judgement on this particular case, only an interest in the outcome now that it has been drawn to my attention.
I am sure it would also be in Ms Stewart's interest that if no evidence is found that it be made public.
The accusation alone must have caused problems!
It always urks me how accusations are reported about Celebs on the front page or on the prime time TV shows but if they are cleared of these accusations it isn't given the same Media attention.
Of course the same thing can be said of accusations that stick but mysteriously go away! Now that really P's me off.
As for the made for TV Movie with Cybil Shepherd I think I may just find something else to do while that's on...(yawn)...:>)
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