Why the Media Must Talk About Sandy Hook
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
I was listening to National Public Radio Monday afternoon when they aired a story about Noah Pozner, the youngest victim in the Sandy Hook shooting. Noah was a twin and the story highlighted how he and his twin sister were inseparable and how he was an inquisitive and spirited child. At the end of the story, the reporter said the Noah's family chose to open the services to the public. They felt that would help the community and the family to heal. Additionally, Rabbi Shaul Praver, who officiated Monday's service, said Noah's mom wanted to share his story. They wanted people to know about him; they wanted people to remember him. "They wanted to scream it from the rooftops: 'My little boy, you know, he was a beautiful boy. And I want to tell…
Jeanne
1:36 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The media should not sensationalize these stories. Why did the killer target a public place? children? So he could be remembered as a "horrible monster". If he quietly took his life in own home, he would receive no attention in his death. more ›