Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Who'll cry for the dark ones?
The kidnapping in Sarasota Florida is proof that evil exists in this world and that it often ends up in Florida. But why did we all find out about this particular kidnapping and murder? This case seems vaguely familiar - a young innocent girl kidnapped or missing. Polly Klaas [not sure of spelling], Jon Benet, that Smart girl in Utah, and Amber. We've heard about them and mourned their loss of life or loss of innocence.
The media loves to get involved when there is an abduction because it is always terrifying for the parents (unless they are the ones who offed the kids) and it tugs at our heart strings in a fundamental way. Oh, and the media must feel that if the little girl is Anglo-American that it will really tear us apart because that is all they ever show. Have you noticed that? If we look at our list of abductees you're not going to see a "Wei-chen", a "Chaniqua" or an "Angelita" because the media doesn't give a flying f--- if the kid is of color. Do they think we are too stupid to notice?
This isn't just a matter of media coverage, it's a matter of justice. If a little kid comes out on CNN because they are missing they are going to have a much better chance of being found (even if dead) and of finding the culprit as appears to have happened in Florida.
This rant is pointing out race issues but it's also about class issues. Many of these stories also come out because of the parents and their ability to communicate with the media. If you don't know how to work the media then nobody's going to listen to you.
-LOBO
The media loves to get involved when there is an abduction because it is always terrifying for the parents (unless they are the ones who offed the kids) and it tugs at our heart strings in a fundamental way. Oh, and the media must feel that if the little girl is Anglo-American that it will really tear us apart because that is all they ever show. Have you noticed that? If we look at our list of abductees you're not going to see a "Wei-chen", a "Chaniqua" or an "Angelita" because the media doesn't give a flying f--- if the kid is of color. Do they think we are too stupid to notice?
This isn't just a matter of media coverage, it's a matter of justice. If a little kid comes out on CNN because they are missing they are going to have a much better chance of being found (even if dead) and of finding the culprit as appears to have happened in Florida.
This rant is pointing out race issues but it's also about class issues. Many of these stories also come out because of the parents and their ability to communicate with the media. If you don't know how to work the media then nobody's going to listen to you.
-LOBO
