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Despite rumor mill, 'Idol' life good for Utahns
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This isn't even a story about David Archuleta.
They can hold their heads up high.
Love you guys.
As a PROFESSIONAL journalist, you need to understand that those who work for "media," and I use that term loosely, like TMZ are neither professional or journalists. A good journalist must be credible and reliable otherwise people soon learn not to talk to him or her and worse readers will stop reading. As with all things a good rule of thumb is "by their fruits ye shall know them" AKA consider the source. Would you cite TMZ in a research paper? I should hope not! Maybe it's just the journalist/researcher/graduate student in me but if I would not cite the source either professionally or academically, then I don't trust the source. TMZ is not journalism. TMZ akin to standing around the watercooler gossiping. Funny how watercoolers were never "dragged into the gutter" just because of congreagations of gossip-mongers. Trust the media but choose wisely how you define media.
What is your take on the fact that AP was quoting TMZ as if it were gospel truth?
When I entered a life of public service (i.e. municipal government) I was told: "Just expect the newspapers to be 40% wrong and it will save you a lot daily distress." That proved to be true. Many writers try very hard to get it right and they provide an important service to society. They have the pressures of deadlines and competition and sometimes have to cover areas/subjects that are not their particular area of expertise. Also, the writers typically do not get to choose headlines for their own stories. Others, on the other hand, like to sensationalize or see themselves as breaking the next "Watergate" story. I challenged a reporter once on an article she wrote about our organization and she said, "Well, you may be correct, but I had not had one of my stories land on the front page for a long time." As if to say, she had to color the story a bit to make it "worthy" of page-one. It's very frustrating but it's life "in the big city" as they say.
I'm thrilled for David. I tried to get him the win, but I'm satisfied with being able to buy his CDs and attend his concerts for the next 50 years (because I'm old ... not because he'll be finished by then.)
OJ Simpson's low-speed freeway chase, the ridiculous CNN coverage of Eliot Spitzer's car stuck in traffic, paparazzi stalking celebrities everywhere, you name it; the news industry is all about hyping anything that can create a public sensation. I've given up on getting useful, reliable, in-depth information on ANYTHING from TV news, and even newspapers. (I have to say, though, that the Deseret News is one of the better papers around these days.)
David A is mature beyond his years and has a very kind spirit, and his voice is so wonderful, I would call that great parenting. And there is not a doubt in my mind that when he has two children, his parents will not have to come back and parent him again.
I have seen some of the LDS youth that have done well on these shows cross the line a little, you know, I don't worry about that with David, we old folks could learn a lesson or two from him.
American Idol should be destroyed! As well as all the other fruity reality TV shows that destroyed prime time television for real men. Whatever happened to great shows such as MacGuyver, A-Team,
Knight Rider, and Magnum P.I.? I guess the testostrone levels have droped completely in this country. The only reason why I own a television is to watch sports.
When writing the book for a secular audience, it would have to be crafted so that they could understand the ideas, such as for Family Home Evening, call it 'family night' and make fun suggestions, note the the importance of religious observance and love at home. All these things are regularly taught in active LDS homes.
It really strikes me, though, that the Archuletas must be doing other things as well that have made a difference, and I and a lot of other parents would like to know what they are. David is a remarkable young man, and he didn't get that way by accident.
This is the first year of "Idol" that I have watched faithfully, and that is because of David Archuletta. So refreshing to see such a wonderful young man sharing his talents with the world. I look forward to your forthcoming CD.
Advice to David and his dad: live as if these naysayers don't exist. You know the truth about what's happening in your lives so.....disregard everything else....no matter what anybody claims. The biggest word in their 'small' vocabulary is 'gay'...so be prepared. Just smile and think about that much bigger word....'success.'
I wish David A the very best. He is a great singer and should have a wonderful career ahead of him. I plan to buy his CD.
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