TV Program to Profile an American Man Seeking FSU Bride

[acrzybear]

Sohkay,


Some of the comments here make imminent good sense, and I have echoed those comments already. I also have the benefit of seeing the results of this particular producer's work (as would anyone who entertains the possibility of participation), and seen, first-hand, the professional treatment of difficult subjects. For that reason, I have reduced my skepticism to the point of making the announcement - with all the requisite disclaimers intact.


You guys often complain about the lack of positive press in the media. You bitch about being misunderstood - by politicians and society in general. Just how is it you think that; (a) the preconceptions which plague/follow us came into being in the first place, and (b) those preconceptions/stigmas are going to change if GOOD people are not willing to stand up and be heard ??

Do you think we might benefit from a fair and balanced reported accounting of what 'life' is really like in pursuit of an international relationship and marriage ?

Sure... I know... the argument is that we will NEVER get a "fair and balanced" program from mass media. You may be correct. What is certain - ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN - is that the media has not accurately portrayed the men and women who have chosen to become involved in international marriages to date. Would ANYONE deny the veracity of that statement?

If that really *is* certain - then we have little to lose by making an effort to try to improve things. I fully recognize that most people will be disinclined to make the effort. Do I blame them? No, not at all. Each individual must make a choice about what principles they stand for - what risks they will take. Is this a worthwhile risk? For most - probably not. For some - maybe. The door is open. And it has absolutely NOTHING to do with "clicks for tricks" - whatever the hell that means.

- Dan

Dan

Will you be participating in this program?

If so how is it going so far?

If not, may I ask why?  Since this appears to be a very passionate subject for you

Enquiring minds want to know

[Admin]

Dan

Will you be participating in this program?

If so how is it going so far?

If not, may I ask why?  Since this appears to be a very passionate subject for you

Enquiring minds want to know

Corbett,

I am smack-dab in the middle of it.

So far it is going OK. Need to get folks to commit to some hard dates - but the TV producer seems genuine, and we are coordinating with Jen, the researcher here at RWD to also join us in Denver in a couple of weeks.

I think the "passion" you see is really a sense of righteous indignation. Having witnessed the grotesquely-distorted reports coming from the media/researchers/politicos to date, it is easy to become incensed at the lies and misrepresentations.

Will keep everyone posted on the events as they unfold.

- Dan

[ecr844]

"Dan,"

    Best of luck with this. I hope you won't need it.