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Re: integrity of TV media (CHEK6)

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From: Eric Nevatie
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 00:00
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I just wanted to point out a "disinformation campaign" regarding "red-light" cameras 
that were allegedly installed in traffic intersections throughout Nanaimo, BC.

CHEK 6 (Nanaimo-Report) reported that these cameras have been installed and the 
"system" is fully operational.  In particular, the intersection of Bowen 
Road/Terminal Ave. was the intersection used in the report to demonstrate that these 
"cameras" had been installed.  

I have personally seen no cameras, nobody I know has seen them either, but I have 
noticed that regulatory-controls that change the state of any given traffic light 
into the emergency-vehicle's favor were what was ACTUALLY installed.  

I suppose that authorities have used CHEK 6 NEWS to lie to the general public.  This 
may not be a terrible lie, in fact, it probably will reduce the number of people 
running through red-lights at intersections, however, it does seem that authorities 
here feel justified in concocting and spreading these lies through otherwise 
reputable news media.  By reporting incorrect information, I can only wonder what 
impact this will have on the integrity of truthful reporting.  
CAN WE TRUST NEWS MEDIA, EVEN IN COMMUNITY REPORTING???

		A concerned observer....
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Subject: Re: integrity of TV media (CHEK6)
Date: 1998/08/05
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