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Airwaves · 08-27-2006, 10:17 PM

ITD & Resident2B
Interesting posts.

Both of you said you saw the "lawless aspect" of Lake Winnipesaukee portrayed "MANY TIMES" in the Boston News Media.

I am a member of the Boston News Media.

I am curious to know when I mentioned Lake Winnipesaukee in one of my newscasts? I can tell you, can you tell me? Specifically when did I or any of my colleagues talk about or imply there was a "lawless aspect" to the lake?

MANY TIMES?

Easy to say. Since you say these things in such a strong manner I can only assume that you would be able to direct me to the stories that you object to? RE: What outlets and when?

Again, easy to say and accuse "The Evil Media" (so far no one has accused the local media of overblowing the story) but the fact remains, the speed limit debate was a LOCAL issue and was not covered by Boston, New York, or National media. You might think the world revolves around Winnipesaukee, it does not. In the world of news, Winnipesaukee does not even appear on the map.

It's a place I love, but the last time Winnipesaukee got any kind of real news media attention is when Vice President George HW Bush took a ride on the Mount Washington and then only because he was on the boat!

This was an internet issue, period.

Hard to admit, but yes it was the discussion on this forum and others like it that drew attention outside of the area to the issue of speed limits and GFBL Boats. As I said much of that discussion was over the top but it was OUR DISCUSSION that is to "blame".

08-27-2006, 10:17 PM	#34
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	ITD & Resident2B Interesting posts. Both of you said you saw the "lawless aspect" of Lake Winnipesaukee portrayed "MANY TIMES" in the Boston News Media. I am a member of the Boston News Media. I am curious to know when I mentioned Lake Winnipesaukee in one of my newscasts? I can tell you, can you tell me? Specifically when did I or any of my colleagues talk about or imply there was a "lawless aspect" to the lake? MANY TIMES? Easy to say. Since you say these things in such a strong manner I can only assume that you would be able to direct me to the stories that you object to? RE: What outlets and when? Again, easy to say and accuse "The Evil Media" (so far no one has accused the local media of overblowing the story) but the fact remains, the speed limit debate was a LOCAL issue and was not covered by Boston, New York, or National media. You might think the world revolves around Winnipesaukee, it does not. In the world of news, Winnipesaukee does not even appear on the map. It's a place I love, but the last time Winnipesaukee got any kind of real news media attention is when Vice President George HW Bush took a ride on the Mount Washington and then only because he was on the boat! This was an internet issue, period. Hard to admit, but yes it was the discussion on this forum and others like it that drew attention outside of the area to the issue of speed limits and GFBL Boats. As I said much of that discussion was over the top but it was OUR DISCUSSION that is to "blame". Last edited by Airwaves; 08-27-2006 at 10:57 PM.