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Oh, and does the TV article mention the MLive reporter’s name? NOPE!!!
Can’t be bothered with the “who” in a news story?
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Oh, autoliar, you’re nothing if not predictable.autolab wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 6:55 amHL101: bashing your former employer again. Very predictable.
I'm going to take a slightly different approach. Why didn't 12 and 5 do a story on this? It's absolutely ridiculous that an elected official get away with verbally attacking a member of the media. The other stations should also highlight this and ask the other council members if Councilmember Mays is going to face any discipline for his actions.
At least 25-66 was willing to stand up for the MLive reporter's rights and show how she withstood the barrage of insults hurled by Mays with class and dignity. Not sure I'd be able to bite my tongue like she did.
He has the right to criticize, therefore he should not be punished for expressing himself to another human. The other human has every right to criticize as well without fear of punishment or repercussions.autolab wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:18 amHL101: learn how to read.
I didn't say Mays actions were illegal. I said his actions should face discipline.
He has the right to criticize, but should do it in a professional manner. He chose to verbally attack a member of the media instead. Not cool.
And I love how you sidestep the lack of reporting by the other stations.
And yes, you did (past tense) work in broadcasting... only to be fired three times. Keep the lying to yourself.
You’re confusing a “verbal attack” with a disagreement. Grow up. People are allowed to have opinions and share them freely.autolab wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:46 amLet me give you a quick lesson in First Amendment law: employers can place restrictions on speech. You can be fired or face discipline for verbally attacking your coworkers, for example. The Flint City Council can vote as it see fits if fellow council members believe Eric Mays stepped over the line... which he clearly did.
It would be equally as inappropriate for Zahra to verbally attack Mays. But she didn't.
It's time for everyone to use a little more courtesy and respect. Attacks on the media or members of the public by an elected official should not be tolerated. The other stations should support MLive in calling for Mays to in the very least apologize for his inappropriate rant.
And yes, HL101, we know each other from both times you worked (and then subsequently fired) from TV5.
Well looky here!autolab wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:16 pmHL101: your ramblings make even less sense than usual. Guess you have missed the 20+ times Councilman Mays has been "escorted" from city council meetings for -- as you would describe it -- "exercising his free speech." Being a jerk sometimes means you're just a jerk... something not necessarily covered by the First Amendment.
Government (that includes the Flint City Council) absolutely has a right to control its meetings to support decorum. To say otherwise is idiotic on your part.
And members of the public (which includes MLive reporters) have a right to not be verbally attacked by elected city officials.
Since you claim you don't know me (a lie), I trust you also don't know my stance on law enforcement. The difference is we know your stance and still don't care since it is off topic... AGAIN.
Oh, and here’s another reason, Skippy!autolab wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:16 pmHL101: your ramblings make even less sense than usual. Guess you have missed the 20+ times Councilman Mays has been "escorted" from city council meetings for -- as you would describe it -- "exercising his free speech." Being a jerk sometimes means you're just a jerk... something not necessarily covered by the First Amendment.
Government (that includes the Flint City Council) absolutely has a right to control its meetings to support decorum. To say otherwise is idiotic on your part.
And members of the public (which includes MLive reporters) have a right to not be verbally attacked by elected city officials.
Since you claim you don't know me (a lie), I trust you also don't know my stance on law enforcement. The difference is we know your stance and still don't care since it is off topic... AGAIN.
Next to the words “hypocritical” and “ignorant” in the dictionary are the above statements for illustration.
The above is a logical fallacy that provides a wonderful teaching opportunity.autolab wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 3:46 amPlease limit your ramblings to why you believe a female reporter deserves to be berated by a Flint City Councilman. I, for one, haven't heard one rational reason from you why that's appropriate conduct for an elected city official to behave that way toward a member of the news media simply doing her job.
Thanks for putting these directly over the plate for me to hit out of the park.