[Vision2020] "Disagreeable" Pall Statement Leads to Host's Su spension

Thomas Hansen tomh@uidaho.edu
Thu, 4 Sep 2003 11:19:58 -0700


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I agree with you very much. Mr. Lohrmann.  I have agreed many times with
what Linda Pall has to say.  But, if somebody takes offense to an expressed
opinion on what is perceived to be a political talk show, the problem is NOT
with the radio station.  Maybe the listener should undergo an "inventory".
 
Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Lohrmann [mailto:timlohr@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 11:07 AM
To: vision2020@moscow.com
Subject: [Vision2020] "Disagreeable" Pall Statement Leads to Host's
Suspension


Visionaries,
      I occasionally listen to KQQQ in the mornings. I was doing so today
when one of the co-hosts of the morning local news show brought up "the
comment"-- his mention on yesterday's show that he had never agreed with
Linda Pall.
     
    He said the comment was merely a statement of fact--that he disagreed
with her politically. He wasn't insulting or defamatory, just "I don't
agree."  
     
     This news show has, at least in the past, been a mix of local news and
comments. The hosts often mention personal anecdotes about their lives,
opinions, golf games, and etc. They often talk about politics as well. 
      Nothing too detailed, just comments now and then.  I've agreed some of
the time and disagreed some of the time, but the fact that these fellows
have opinions never bothered me. There's an old cliche reminding us that we
all have them.
    
      Well, to make a long story short, the fellow who mentioned that he
disagreed with Pall has been suspended from his job at the station for three
days.  
     
     Huh? Come again?
     
     A station that devotes most of its broadcast day to political talk
suspends this guy for simply stating an opinion?
 
    I hope that's not what the Pall supporters who called and emailed the
station had in mind when they complained.
    Unlike the news co-host, I have often agreed with Ms. Pall and have even
cast a vote her way on occasion. But I certainly DON'T agree that
disagreeing with her should mean suspension.
    I doubt if Ms. Pall does either 
   Tim Lohrmann



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<DIV><SPAN class=241081718-04092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I 
agree with you very much. Mr. Lohrmann.&nbsp; I have agreed many times with what 
Linda Pall has to say.&nbsp; But, if somebody takes offense to an expressed 
opinion on what is perceived to be a political talk show, the problem is NOT 
with the radio station.&nbsp; Maybe the listener should undergo an 
"inventory".</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=241081718-04092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=241081718-04092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Tom 
Hansen</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=241081718-04092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2>Moscow, Idaho</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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  <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma 
  size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Tim Lohrmann 
  [mailto:timlohr@yahoo.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, September 04, 2003 11:07 
  AM<BR><B>To:</B> vision2020@moscow.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Vision2020] 
  "Disagreeable" Pall Statement Leads to Host's Suspension<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV>Visionaries,</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I occasionally listen to KQQQ in the 
  mornings. I was doing so today when one of the co-hosts of the morning local 
  news show brought up "the&nbsp;comment"--&nbsp;his&nbsp;mention&nbsp;on 
  yesterday's show that he had never agreed with Linda Pall.</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He said the comment was merely a statement of 
  fact--that he disagreed with her politically.&nbsp;He wasn't insulting or 
  defamatory, just "I don't agree." &nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This news show&nbsp;has, at least in the past, 
  been a mix of local news and comments. The hosts often mention personal 
  anecdotes about their lives, opinions, golf games,&nbsp;and 
  etc.&nbsp;They&nbsp;often talk&nbsp;about politics as well. </DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nothing too detailed, just comments 
  now and then. &nbsp;I've agreed some of the time and disagreed some of the 
  time,&nbsp;but the fact that these fellows&nbsp;have opinions never bothered 
  me.&nbsp;There's an old cliche reminding us that we all have them.</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Well, to make a long story short, the 
  fellow who mentioned that he disagreed with Pall has been suspended from his 
  job at the station for three days. &nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Huh? Come again?</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A station that devotes most of its broadcast day 
  to political talk suspends this guy for simply stating an opinion?</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I hope that's not what the Pall supporters who called 
  and emailed the station had in mind when they complained.</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlike the news co-host, I&nbsp;have often agreed 
  with Ms. Pall and have&nbsp;even&nbsp;cast a vote her way on occasion. But I 
  certainly DON'T agree&nbsp;that disagreeing with her should mean 
  suspension.</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;I doubt if&nbsp;Ms. Pall&nbsp;does either&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Lohrmann</DIV>
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