Forget that we are not allowed the candidates that could actually move the needle. The media is even more culpable when it comes to the the drive-by shootings they perform during times of natural disaster.
The Oil Crisis of 2011? While there were sections of the coast that were pretty oily...the vast majority were not. But the coverage suggested mass ruin. The wildfires of this summer out west? Not nearly as widespread as perceived, despite the breathless network coverage.
And, the loss of Atlantic City's Boardwalk at the hand of Hurricane Sandy? So not so.
But, will the Weather Channel and the National Media cover this Sunday's “Walk the Boardwalk,” a charity event that will cover four miles of the famous attraction, from the Atlantic Club to Revel, raising money for the Red Cross and Sandy relief efforts?
We can only hope...but I have my doubts.
Sigh...
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