an exception
But for media over-sensationalization, the murder of JonBenet Ramsey faced investigative challenges perhaps in ways that also affects thousands of missing and murdered children cases that happen every year. I don't think any one child is more important than the next and I haven't a clue why certain cases over others captivates audiences that in turn drives media focus and ratings. There is a huge problem here, but comparing and suggesting similar media attention for every tragedy as JonBenet's case received is not something any family, the innocent parent-victims of these crimes wants. Believe me --Published in The Defenders Online
By Stacey Patton
"Megan Kanka. Amber Hagerman. JonBenét Ramsey. Elizabeth Smart. Caylee Anthony. Sandra Cantu.
When these six cute, middle-class white girls, ranging from age 2 to 14, went missing or were horrifically murdered, national news outlets devoted hours, days and weeks of coverage to their cases. But when children of color are victimized in similar ways, the mainstream media often remains conspicuously silent or provides scant coverage at best....
We can continue to repeat our same old complaints about the mainstream media. But maybe the example of these child murders will provide the perfect opportunity to harness the power of the much more diverse and democratic blogosphere. In doing so, we can better represent and inform ourselves of the dire challenges facing our communities."[...read more]
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