Ground Those TV Choppers

The senseless death of four helicopter newsmen in Phoenix underscores the stupidity and wastefulness of broadcasters who squander their precious resources on cheap chopper chases instead of more worthy pursuits. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Paul Hyland - Jul 30, 2007 - 1:44 PM PDT
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by Paul Hyland - Jul. 30, 2007

This is more of a commentary than a news story, but it points out important waste, not just in lives, but in resources and opportunity costs (the cost of not reporting on really important strories that might require more initiative or hard reporting.)

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