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CanisLupusArctos · 08-09-2007, 12:19 PM

Jim Cole, as an employee of the AP, was assigned to be there. We all have bosses. Jim's boss probably told him to get the best possible pictures of the French Prez vacationing, to get outside the press conference setting. When your boss tells you to do something, and refusing isn't worth risking your job or your career, what do you do? Most people do what the boss wants.

Having met Jim a few times I agree that he's an excellent photographer, an all -around outdoorsman who's a good representative of New Hampshire, and a really nice guy.

Everyone on this forum has said something very true.

1. Yes, news is becoming annoyingly flashy and sensational, thanks to a handful of network executives who've gotten hooked on the money that such a reporting style brings in. When the flashy networks started to steal all the ratings, the executives at the others decided to compete. There have been reporters who've gotten fired for sticking with their morals and refusing to help generate ratings. An ethical journalist must have a good backup plan for his or her personal income.

2. Anyone in a publicly-owned place is fair game for anyone else's pictures (unless a judge has issued a restraining order.) It comes down to this: If you don't like the prospect of appearing in someone's photo, then either adjust your appearance, accept your appearance, or don't go out.

Being photographed is a chance we all take when we go into publicly-owned places, and we are probably all in the family photo albums of total strangers, perhaps even the object of malicious laughter every time they look at the photos!

3. Anyone who boards another person's boat without permission, for the purpose of expressing anger, is guilty of at least one crime. It doesn't matter what the motive was. Even if the reporters started shouting nasty things about his mother, the law still wouldn't make an exception. It doesn't matter if you're from a foreign country, either -- the law still doesn't make an exception. If you break laws in another country, you'll find yourself in trouble with their authorities. On our lake, the French President displayed some serious Capt. Bonehead traits that we've all been complaining about.

Today's kids are growing up thinking that if they become rich or famous they'll be less accountable for their actions. As a result we have a growing number high-school students who are fixated on "self" and "getting ahead." Many of them are not growing out of it, which probably contributes to the Capt. Bonehead problem we have.

As the "Self" fixation becomes bigger in society, people move faster to "Get ahead at all costs" and the news responds by doing whatever it can to grab everyone's attention as they speed by.

I conclude that

A) The news needs to get real and re-focus on things that truly matter. We the viewers are in charge of that.

B) The French President is yet another Capt. Bonehead who needs anger management classes. Maybe he'll be a great President, but as a man he's already made his first-impression on me.

08-09-2007, 12:19 PM	#29
CanisLupusArctos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 15 Thanked 472 Times in 107 Posts	Everyone has a boss... Jim Cole, as an employee of the AP, was assigned to be there. We all have bosses. Jim's boss probably told him to get the best possible pictures of the French Prez vacationing, to get outside the press conference setting. When your boss tells you to do something, and refusing isn't worth risking your job or your career, what do you do? Most people do what the boss wants. Having met Jim a few times I agree that he's an excellent photographer, an all -around outdoorsman who's a good representative of New Hampshire, and a really nice guy. Everyone on this forum has said something very true. 1. Yes, news is becoming annoyingly flashy and sensational, thanks to a handful of network executives who've gotten hooked on the money that such a reporting style brings in. When the flashy networks started to steal all the ratings, the executives at the others decided to compete. There have been reporters who've gotten fired for sticking with their morals and refusing to help generate ratings. An ethical journalist must have a good backup plan for his or her personal income. 2. Anyone in a publicly-owned place is fair game for anyone else's pictures (unless a judge has issued a restraining order.) It comes down to this: If you don't like the prospect of appearing in someone's photo, then either adjust your appearance, accept your appearance, or don't go out. Being photographed is a chance we all take when we go into publicly-owned places, and we are probably all in the family photo albums of total strangers, perhaps even the object of malicious laughter every time they look at the photos! 3. Anyone who boards another person's boat without permission, for the purpose of expressing anger, is guilty of at least one crime. It doesn't matter what the motive was. Even if the reporters started shouting nasty things about his mother, the law still wouldn't make an exception. It doesn't matter if you're from a foreign country, either -- the law still doesn't make an exception. If you break laws in another country, you'll find yourself in trouble with their authorities. On our lake, the French President displayed some serious Capt. Bonehead traits that we've all been complaining about. Today's kids are growing up thinking that if they become rich or famous they'll be less accountable for their actions. As a result we have a growing number high-school students who are fixated on "self" and "getting ahead." Many of them are not growing out of it, which probably contributes to the Capt. Bonehead problem we have. As the "Self" fixation becomes bigger in society, people move faster to "Get ahead at all costs" and the news responds by doing whatever it can to grab everyone's attention as they speed by. I conclude that A) The news needs to get real and re-focus on things that truly matter. We the viewers are in charge of that. B) The French President is yet another Capt. Bonehead who needs anger management classes. Maybe he'll be a great President, but as a man he's already made his first-impression on me.