Since the test results will be presented at a news conference how about preparing the press in advance via "educational" press releases as to the test and the concerns of the rocketry community. These should be level headed and well written. We do not want to be the subject of "Kooks Oppose Anti-Terroist Measures" film at eleven. They should be short. It's better to have several short releases then one long one. They should include our concerns and what type of questions to ask and why. One or two per release. Most of the news is reported by people with no knowledge of the subject they are covering. If we educate them we stand a better chance of being heard. These should go out in advance of the ATFE's press conference since there will most likely be only one opportunity to impact the news cycle.
These should go out to all the TV stations and Newspapers. Perhapse Sen. Enzi could help by relaying through his offices. Timothy > November 4, 2003 - The ATFE and its contractor, Applied Research > Associates, have been purchasing high power rocket motors, > rocket kits, launch rails, electrical launchers and other items > to conduct tests at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The purpose of > the tests is to provide proof that high power rockets can be > used to shoot down commercial aircraft during landings and > takeoffs. The tests will be documented by videotape. It is > expected that the video tape will be released during a press > conference for maximum media exposure. _______________________________________________ ERPS-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.erps.org/mailman/listinfo/erps-list
