Kyle, Why did your copy editor change the headline. If it was attempt to
capture the reader's attention, mission accomplished. If it was a
subconscious (or intentional for that matter) op/ed , then boo/hiss ....
On 2/10/2014 3:11 PM, Kyle Geissler wrote:
Matthew,
The original headline was changed by a copy editor. I changed it back to this:
Bicyclist struck in collision with car
I would note that no one has been cited in this case. I believe our story is an
accurate reflection of the police report.
-Kyle Geissler
-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Logan [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 3:06 PM
To: 'rick'; [email protected]
Cc: Kyle Geissler
Subject: RE: [Bikies] Sunday night crash
Wow, the headline ("Bicyclist collides with car") makes it sound like the
bicyclist struck a car, but the police report clearly indicates that the driver struck
the bicyclist. Or at least it says a woman was driving a car when the bicyclist was
struck. I can't imagine why that fact would be relevant unless the woman drove her car
into the bicyclist.
It is truly amazing the lengths that the police go to shield drivers from
language that might imply they have a responsibility to ensure the safety of
others on the road.
http://www.cityofmadison.com/police/newsroom/incidentreports/incident.cfm?id
=15143
And of course, it seems reporters are more than willing to extend that courtesy
as far as re-wording the story to affix blame on the bicyclist.
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of rick
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 2:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Bikies] Sunday night crash
http://www.channel3000.com/news/bicyclist-collides-with-car/-/1648/24390736/
-/ca4iue/-/index.html
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