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In reply to the discussion: Group of bicyclists run down in Arizona [View all]Grumpy Old Guy
(3,155 posts)Last edited Sat Jun 19, 2021, 06:48 PM - Edit history (3)
I know it's splitting hairs, and it may seem to be an irrelevant point, but it isn't a Super Duty Ford Truck. Super Duties are F-250s, F-350s, F-450s, and F-550s. F-150s are 1/2 ton trucks. The truck in the photo appears to be a F-150.
I spent 35 years in broadcast news, and I believe facts are important. If I was directing a live newscast I would have the anchor correct the information. The news professionals I worked with would expect nothing less. It may not seem important, but misinformation has a way of snowballing out of control. It's unfortunate that the mistake in reporting was made by a local T.V. station.
Full disclosure, I'm a 70 year old Jewish liberal, and I own an F-250 Super Duty. I use it to tow my 27 foot travel trailer around the country. I'm also a cyclist who once rode double centuries, and it sickens me that this happens. I hope the bastard rots in jail.