[Vision2020] taping the candidate forums

[J Ford]

Another item of concern - since other people will be there taping, then that means Mr. K or the Chamber has opened the door for ANYone recording - otherwise, a discrimination charge could easily be made and supported.

Wonder what Mr. K and/or the Chamber is afraid of if Tom or anyone else records this session?  Got an answer for that one, Mr. K?  Seriously, its not like anyone is going to "doctor g" the tape or make the candidates look foolish.  I'm sure those who want a copy can receive one very easily.

Em, I seem to remember a LOT of meetings where Bob H was filming not only the public "servants" but the public, withOUT asking for permission.  At least Mr. Hanson is very kind and a true gent and is asking for your public approval.  I'd go with it if I were you, Mr. K...shows the openness and lack of "hiding" that you say the Chamber is trying to project.

J  :]


From: editor at lataheagle.com
To: jeanlivingston at turbonet.com; keim153 at gmail.com; idahotom at hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:28:24 -0700
CC: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] taping the candidate forums










If the Chamber is tax-supported then Idaho open meeting law 
should apply. Under that law,recording media; audio, video and still 
cameras are allowed.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: 
  Bruce and Jean Livingston 
  To: Darrell Keim ; Tom Hansen 
  
  Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:06 
  AM
  Subject: [Vision2020] taping the 
  candidate forums
  

  One other thing, as I think about it, Darrell, 
  particularly in forums where the audience is questioning the candidates from 
  the floor and especially if follow-up questions are allowed, the potential for 
  "cross-examination" of particular candidates is clearly present.  Having 
  the best recording possible, including video of questioners where 
  possible, will make for a better way of evaluating just how fairly the 
  forum was moderated and more fully lay out whatever biases are being advanced 
  in the questioning.
   
  Bruce
  
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: 
    Darrell Keim 
    
    To: Tom Hansen 
    Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com 
    Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 9:24 
    AM
    Subject: Re: [Vision2020] [OFF LIST] 
    Faith and fireworks and the MoscowChamber
    

    Tom,
     
    Give a guy some time to respond!  I'm not at the desk 
24/7...
     
    Our letter of invitation to the candidates didn't mention 
    videotaping.  I don't want to introduce a variable to them that they 
    were not aware of in advance.  Radio Free Moscow will be audio taping, 
    though.  I hope that satisfies your needs for documentation. 
     
    Here are the details you asked about:
    10/17/07, noon, Washington Room, University Inn 
     
    Please RSVP to the Chamber at 882-1800.
     
    See you there Tom!

 
    On 10/16/07, Tom 
    Hansen <idahotom at hotmail.com> 
    wrote: 
    
      Mr. Keim -
 
Unless I hear differently from you I will 
      assume that video-taping of Wednesday's candidates forum is permitted and 
      will proceed accordingly
 
Thank you for your concern in this 
      matter.
 
Tom Hansen
Mocow, Idaho





      
        
        From: thansen at moscow.com
To: keim153 at gmail.com; vision2020 at moscow.com
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 
        17:58:03 -0700
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Faith and fireworks and the 
        Moscow Chamber 
        


        
        Mr. Keim 
        -
         
        I sincerely 
        appreciate your direct and immediate response, something that has been 
        sorely missed from the Chamber of Commerce.  It is most refreshing 
        to know that the chamber will be responsive to the Moscow 
        community.  Thank you. 
         
        Two 
        questions:
         
        1)  When 
        and where will the CofC City Council Candidates Forum be conducted at 
        the University Inn?
         
        2)  Is 
        video-taping the forum permitted?
         
        Thank you for 
        your anticipated response. 
         
        
        Seeya round town, 
        Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"Don't tell me why I 
        can't.
Show me how I can." 

- Author Unknown 
        
         

    
    

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