Dave Ridley of RidleyReport.com was outside a primary voting location in Bedford where he encountered slimeball mayor of Manchester Ted Gatsas being interviewed by WMUR-TV reporter Amy Coveno. Ridley at one point steps into the shot of the WMUR camera and Coveno responds by nervously shifting her position before actually physically assaulting Dave by grabbing his camera.
As she does it, she says “Hey, you’re distracting me from my job, thanks.”, then lets go. As though him being a distraction in a public place gives her the right to commit assault against him. Here’s the video evidence:
The real shame is that you’d think reporters would respect and understand the freedom of the press, but clearly Ms. Coveno believes there are a special set of rules that apply to mainstream media. And, she’s probably right. WMUR-TV is licensed by the FCC and that licensing scheme keeps out potential competitors from the marketplace. WMUR is literally paying a criminal gang for protection.
Some would argue that Dave should not have gotten in their shot, but a more respectful, professional response from Coveno would have been to stop her questioning of Gatsas for a moment and then ask Dave to step out of their shot. Whether he would have or not is another question, but part of the risk of recording video in public places is that someone can either on purpose or inadvertently get into the background of your shot and do something stupid or offensive.
Coveno should know better and she owes Dave at least an apology and she’s lucky she didn’t damage his camera.
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It sounds like the author is arrogant and self entitled. When budget cuts occur, it’s public schools that get the ax first. The state isn’t going to just dole out money for homeschooling if certain criteria isn’t being met. Pull yourself off your cross.
Jacks my love, considering that public school budgets are funded by stolen money in the first place, should it really be so surprising to you that the thieves and busybodies who oversee this would often choose to take some of it back so they can earmark it for other things? You know, pookums, it’s really a shame that you won’t take the premise outlined here in Melanie’s essay to heart. Because if you did, you would realize that the real problem here is not what’s the best way to apportion public school budgets, it’s that you and your ilk refuse… Read more »
As a teacher for more years than most of you have been alive, I agree with this 100%. I guess they see it as a step away from public schools, but anything that is state subsidized, is going to be state controlled.
Thank you Melanie, but that I disagree with you on several points: (1) ” SB 193, and any other school voucher program, is not a refund of taxes paid. ” but it is a refund to those who (a) play the lottery in their gambling , (b) smoke or chew tobacco, (c) consume liquor – I presume they imbibe rather than make https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molotov_cocktail s (;-) , and/or (d) dine +/or (e)) stay in this or that motel or hotel, but that of you’re partly right in that it “is not a refund” to some of us who do not participate… Read more »
“The state isn’t going to just dole out money for homeschooling if certain criteria isn’t being met.” This is the entire point, and why I am trying to stop them from doling out the money. Joseph: Its not set up as a refund of taxes. Its set up as a grant. Grants can leave you as a net tax victim or a net tax beneficiary, but there is no guarantee that a grant leaves you as a net tax victim (or at net 0). The structure of the bill is that of not a refund. To some people it will… Read more »
i glad some people pa attention to school stuff
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/us-regulators-charge-three-bitcoin-162200523.html
My goodness Jacks, you’re quite addicted to all of this paranoia and fear-mongering we’re seeing in the news lately about Bitcoin, now aren’t you Jacks? These guys sure don’t seem to be all that concerned about their investments. Neither are your rivals. That’s because they’re smart enough to understand that you need to buy low and sell high to make any money at this. It’s a shame you’re too set in your ways to do the same, now isn’t it my pet?
You know Jacks, maybe these regulators you’re so fond of should really just swallow their collective pride and stay out of the financial sectors entirely. After all, the market has plenty of professionals out there who are doing just fine without the government’s meddling.
And Jacks, just look at what happens when governments try to prohibit things that people want. Do you really think it’s in everyone’s best interests for governments to be in the business of inventing crimes out of thin air?
Good job melanie! I wasn’t even aware of this bill. I’ve only been to the state house once this year. Testified on some other important matters.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayadkisson/2018/01/29/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-and-the-government-regulation-paradox/#2646d3813531
It’s too bad that you weren’t intrepid enough to buy some bitcoins back when they were cheap a few years ago, eh Jacks? It’s not too late though. Bitcoins have never been easier to buy and sell. You should give it a try!