I can spell, so please read on...
When reporters do a piece, they set you up for the answers they want to hear. They direct stories and taint the truth for what attracts viewers.
The media likes to instill fear and shock into the general publics lives, thus making them look like heroes for reporting these horrible amusement parks.
Everything you do has a risk. Driving a car, walking to school, robbing a bank, riding a roller coaster, etc...
Things happen! No matter how safe you are, how many mechanisms are in place to protect you, and no matter how good the ride ops are, accidents will happen. Is it a good thing, no, but it's a part of life and people need to understand that. No one wants to see people hurt, unless you have some mental issues that need to be addressed.
No one forces people onto amusement rides. I only mention this because it is not a life necessity to ride a coaster (I know, don't flame me for that, I'm sure there are many people who beg to differ! ). Driving a car is somewhat of a necessity and accidents happen all the time.
I'm just tired of the media and their shock tv.
Just like the recent shark attacks being glorified in the news with special music and headlines...JAWS IS BACK!
Nothing new there, just sharks being sharks.
I hope there aren't any misspelled words in this post.
*** This post was edited by Digital Daredevil on 8/21/2001. ***