Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
EDIT: Absolutely no argument here on whether the Rev's comments were properly conveyed by the reporter.



Yes, and Tony is spot on about this, too. However, everyone knows that when you talk to a reporter, you'll get misquoted in some way. I can understand wanting to make your story and your grief known to the world, but making angry accusations via the media about anyone, especially the military (which the media like to chastize) is foolish at best. In this case, I think Tony made a good point about press releases. Instead of being interviewed, the Reverend maybe should have issued some kind of typed statement, no matter how lengthy, and require it to be printed in whole, not in part. When a reporter tries to ask questions, refer them to the statement. Oh, and make sure your lawyer ok's it, too. Otherwise, you'll get exactly what you're asking for when you talk to the media.

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