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That seemed to be the sub-theme of our afternoon editorial meeting, in light of the assassination in Lebanon and the talks this coming weekend between three powers in the Middle East... not including the United States. Richard Engel and Andrea Mitchell will team up to tell this story for us. The story of the Muslim imams and the US Airways commercial jet (which I note stirred so much comment following Pete Williams' posting here) will be covered by him tonight. Also on the topic of aviation, we'll air our previously-planned piece on the skyrocketing number of lost bags in this era of "restricted liquids" allowed on planes. Also tonight, we continue our series called "What Works."
There has also been an incident involving the President's motorcade in Hawaii -- sadly, these are more common than people might think. I recall a similar incident in a motorcade I was in, back when I covered President Clinton. For the local police and volunteer motorcade drivers, it's always a jittery assignment to drive anywhere near the President -- and there are special risks to members of law enforcement when tensions are high and drivers get spooked. The early tape pictures show a motorcycle officer down. Also, a fourth student has died from the bus accident in Alabama, when the vehicle plunged off the highway ramp. What a horrible story -- our hearts go out to those families.
REMEMBERING A GREAT MAN
Long after this day is over, the faint sounds of Wynton Marsalis' trumpet will be heard in New York's Riverside Church. So will the words of Aaron Neville and Irma Thomas, who along with friends and colleagues today remembered Ed Bradley. In addition to our memories, those of us who were lucky enough to attend will always have the handkerchief that was handed out to all those who gathered -- as the Rev. Dr. James Forbes put it, not JUST to wipe away the tears, but to help drive Ed's spirit up to heaven -- part of the tradition of the "second line" in the city Ed loved, New Orleans. Today we all became a part of Ed's second line. What a privilege, albeit a sad one, to have attended. It was an assemblage of extraordinary people, great memories and wrenching emotions, capped off by the image of Rooney and Cronkite walking down the side aisle together afterward. Two World War II era soldiers who today buried a much younger man who was every inch a fellow soldier. What a life Ed lived. What a beloved figure he was. So many of us are better for having lived in the time of Ed Bradley.
At the conclusion of the service, we learned that another American icon had passed from the scene: the legendary film director Robert Altman. So, because I have just sat down at my desk to begin writing a lengthy remembrance of him, that will have to be all for today.
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Jack, please research a little more before you attack one religion. Although yes there are some muslims out there causing harm, there are far more that are good people. As well in the past other groups within religions(such as catholics) that have caused even more harm. So please don't slander everyone in one religion because you can't take the time to read.
Jessica Fraser (Sent Nov 24, 2006 8:55:42 PM)
I just saw your interview on the Charlie Rose program. Interesting. I agree with your comment that you must have passion for the news, particularly given how demanding the profession can be. I found myself losing this passion at about year five of my journalism career. Five years later, I left with a degree picked up in night law school. Now, I have a passion for the public policy issues I get to deal with as a government attorney. Passion is important in any job.
On a completely different subject, I asked my 17-year-old if he knew the significance of today's date. He didn't, which was surprising because he is usually pretty good at answering such questions. I would hope the Kennedy assassination is on the list of stories that will be covered tonight.
Janet Kipphut Ainsworth, Guilford, CT (Sent Nov 22, 2006 4:20:46 PM)
Often people get offended, let's say very often. If asked to do something to protect someone or even yourself, do it. It might save your life. We have to protect the innocent these days. You don't konw anybody. Just ask those people who knew the men during 9-11. I have heard they were nice. Sometimes nice people are dangerous.
Karen Castevens, Mount Airy, NC (Sent Nov 22, 2006 9:58:48 AM)
A tinderbox to be sure. Political murder seems to be a way of life for the powerbrokers in this part of the world.
Jon Widney Fort Worth, Texas (Sent Nov 22, 2006 8:34:37 AM)
The world is not any more dangerous than what it use to be, only the players and the faces change the theme stays the same. Greed, lies, cover ups and propaganda continue and you seem to only cover the side of the story you side with or that signs your paycheck. Instead of using your position to be a part of the solution, you choose to use it to be a part of the problem by not revealing the obvious. How side tracked can any one Nation get? How come you easily forget Bin Laden or Israel's aggressions (who is the true evil behind all of this and the money trail you should be reporting on, only 40 years back on imports/exports, war machine and death tolls tell the true story)?
Seems like China slaughtered thousands of her own through the years, yet rewarded with all our imports being made there? Saddam vs. China who has killed more of their own people? China-born & unborn children, drug addicts, and a square of student demonstrators.
Are the real bad guys the ones that are the instigators of it all or the ones that instead of exposing these people let them use them to destroy others with. Yes anyone can unknowingly fall prey to such people and still be the good guy, it's when they have been warned they are being used and the prey that their hands in it all will not remain innocent or clean. You have been warned, so are you going to be a good guy or the bad guy?
KayH Dallas, Tx (Sent Nov 22, 2006 3:22:00 AM)
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Donald (Sent Nov 21, 2006 11:50:54 PM)
It is time for Muslims to become more sensitive to the feeling and concerns of Americans, rather than trying to incite us by provocative exhibits of their religion. After all, we were hit by Muslims on 9/11, and just recently the British broke up a ring of Muslims who wanted to blow up airplanes.
Our fear of Muslim terrorism is not irrational. What is irrational is Muslims pushing the envelope to make us appear intolerant.
They say we don't know enough about Islam. Unfortunately, in the past 5 years we have learned a lot that they don't want us to know.
Jack J. NYC (Sent Nov 21, 2006 10:58:45 PM)
I must be just plain dumb, very stupid, or totally ignorant, but I have yet to understand why we here in the US, feel a need to be the brokers of power in the world. The attempts at controlling or influencing the foreign governments seem to be at the root of much of the hatred of the US.. Why not get out of that business, and let democracy be a sought after solution, not an implanted mandate.
I for one would like to see discussion on how to accomplish peace in the world, not war, and how to deal with it.
Dick Paoliello, Xenia, Ohio (Sent Nov 21, 2006 7:08:48 PM)
If I were asked to exit a plane I would comply with what was being asked of me. If I was innocent and had nothing to hide, I would hope I would recieve some type of compensation. Once the plane is in the air nothing can be done if someone wants to cause a problem. I'm just wondering,if you pray with someone before entering a plane, why wouldn't you sit next to them? 911 was the most horrific thing that I have ever seen. I would hope we would take what ever precautions necessary to keep that from ever happening again. Ruffle some feathers. Don't be so offended. Sometimes being discret of our actions will keep others from drawing the wrong conclusions.
A.T. Texas (Sent Nov 21, 2006 6:28:30 PM)
Brian,
Here in Portland, Charlie Rose airs at midnight; luckily, the segment is repeated on the following day at 1:00 p.m. I have to say, that was a truly delightful, engaging conversation between you and Charlie. Simply a lovely exchange among two professional gentlemen, both of whom are "at the top of their game." It would be very nice Brian, if you could provide a link on this site to that segment, to enable others with less flexible schedules, to enjoy your dialogue. Best wishes to you, your family and colleagues for a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
E. Charles Struan, Portland, Oregon (Sent Nov 21, 2006 5:30:31 PM)
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