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In reply to the discussion: One should not be upset/angry about Gabby Petito getting media attention. [View all]Moebym
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One should not be upset/angry about Gabby Petito getting media attention. [View all]
boston bean
Sep 2021
OP
She didn't have a choice in her race...nor it would appear to lose her life at the hands of another.
hlthe2b
Sep 2021
#7
No. I didn't see your post. I, too am sympathetic to the much wider issues and aghast at
hlthe2b
Sep 2021
#59
I worked with Native Americans on Pine Ridge for several years. None of this is new to me.
hlthe2b
Sep 2021
#83
Thanks, bean. Stand back and look at this as a woman's issue, knowing any woman ...
Hekate
Sep 2021
#4
She's getting coverage because she had a YouTube channel with 40K followers
TexasBushwhacker
Sep 2021
#6
I don't need colonial advice or permission to be angry but thanks anyway.
Cobalt Violet
Sep 2021
#10
We agree on the wider issues and have in every exchange. This issue is those who would discount
hlthe2b
Sep 2021
#87
This being 2021, it was inevitable that the coverage itself would be attacked.
maxsolomon
Sep 2021
#18
yes, it also grabbed the attention of social media because there is an identifiable villain
Demovictory9
Sep 2021
#24
interesting point you make about battered women's syndrom. cop was looking for battered boyfriend
Demovictory9
Sep 2021
#22
One of the hallmarks of a Narcissist is the ability to rile up their partner and remain cool
ChubbyStar
Sep 2021
#27
its the new shiny object msm is dangling before us so we don't notice the fascists dirty tricks. nt
yaesu
Sep 2021
#25
Surprise: It's possible to hold multiple thoughts in your head at the same time
Bobstandard
Sep 2021
#26
IMO, it is a good thing she is getting all this attention it brings attention to the fact that many
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#51
Any attention is a good thing...some woman will see herself in this situation and get out in time...
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#78
That would be the common denominator if black women were ever included in the coverage
StarfishSaver
Sep 2021
#74
Excellent point. I agree. I was disturbed by this almost blaming the poor girl....it is a terrible
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#48
Do you think media only reports the way you describe because they believe she is a more important
boston bean
Sep 2021
#67
Perhaps it is you who should try your own advice. I see what you are saying
boston bean
Sep 2021
#73
The national media, in particular cable news, will generally grab on to one case at a time
LeftInTX
Sep 2021
#104
All those other threads trying to diminish her death are disgusting, people care
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Sep 2021
#68