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USM prez rips sex column

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Thursday, October 05, 2006

A considerable part of my job here is to play politician and be a talking head for the newspaper, something I have an atavistic disdain for.

Since I'm in the newspaper business, and I am a journalist, I know just how filtered and skewed the stories can become ater going through a few hands.

In the last three weeks, I have been contacted by, or been written about in the following media:

American Family Radio
The Trinity Broadcasting Network
The Hattiesburg American
The Sun Herald
The Clarion Ledger
WDAM Channel 7 (NBC affiliate)
The Gallo Radio Show
The JT and Dave Show
Southern Urban Radio Network

All wanted to talk about "Pillow Talk", more specifically, the letter we received from Thames denouncing it.

Of course, all of these media are slow to catch up, and most are only now concerned because the Hattiesburg American not only ran a story, but an editorial (in support of the Printz).

But, it is nifty to see the echo chamber at work, and it is strange to have the tables turned on us.

Knowing how things can be misinterpreted, I have been reluctant to speak with radio and television outlets. But, I am more than happy to talk to print journalists. I trust print journalism, and I believe in it.

Perhaps strangest of all, is the overwhelming support we are receiving for our actions. If Thames had said nothing, who knows where we would be right now. As it is, he has solidified our resolve, and legitimized our operation.

posted by Executive Editor David McRaney at 10:52 AM


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