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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Since you posted this to me (or, rather, quoted me)...I felt I should follow up.

I think we're saying much of the same thing - bc, yes, I do think the example you used above would be *just* as heinous. I don't see any difference in terms of that. Is that what you're asking me?

I agree, there a zillion crimes we never hear about that are equally as tragic - and it's very sad that we can't give our national attention to each and every victim. Similarly, I'd like every animal cruelty case reported on every station. However, I've sometimes come to appreciate what is in the media (whether human or animal), if something positive can come of it. I don't mean I like what the media often does to a case, how slanted the reporting is -- but, I feel pretty powerless to effect change in that area.

I do believe things stay in the media bc they touch upon something that needs to be discussed.