Copy19 Wrote:
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> I have been on both sides of the fence. In my
> early years I was a newspaper reporter, then a
> city editor, a news editor and finally a managing
> editor. I'll never forget one time I was sent to
> interview a man who was opening a stock brokerage
> firm. I protested, saying I didn't know anything
> about such things. They told me my ignorance was
> perfect, I would ask good questions.
>
> I agree that deadline pressures are severe. I
> still have nightmares about having a desk covered
> with blank page "dummies" and no news to fill
> them. The daily beast has to be fed.
>
> I was hired by Union Pacific to join their public
> relations department because of my news
> background. I worked hard to help and educate
> reporters.
>
> In my old age, I know most people don't know
> anything about railroads. They have no exposure,
> no trips, no electric trains under the Christmas
> tree. It shows up in the young reporters and the
> budget-starved newsrooms. Get used to it. Log on
> and rant about "conductors" failing to slam on the
> brakes!
>
> I wish today's railroad PR people would work
> harder to explain PTC is still in the testing and
> development stage and is far from fail-safe. Quit
> @#$%& about the cost. The public doesn't care.
>
> John Bromley - Omaha

Abke
John is one of the last few knowledgeable journalists braying into the wilderness. Sigh.
C