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February 07, 2005
Why Snub The Columbia?
NSS member and He-3 chapter president Jason Rhian had the following letter published, and selected as the "Letter of the Day", in the Tampa Tribune, February 3, 2005. Reprinted with permission of the author.
Why Snub The Columbia?
Published: Feb 3, 2005
While I'm not surprised that the Feb. 1 Tribune had no mention whatsoever of the anniversary of the Columbia accident, I was saddened. However, when I looked at the ``On This Date'' history section, what was the pictured article? Janet Jackson's bared breasts. That picture appeared more important than remembering seven brave astronauts dying. While I accept that Americans would rather honor classless losers like the Jackson clan, I cannot accept that a once-good newspaper wouldn't even mention Columbia; indeed, the Tribune mentioned Challenger and Apollo 1 on the anniversaries of both disasters, so why snub Columbia? I would much rather read about a brave bunch of people striving to make the world a better place than read one more line about Michael Jackson - who graced the back page.
Congratulations, Tribune, you've now stooped to the level of a tabloid rag, honoring hype and sensationalism over heroes and courage.
JASON RHIAN Plant City
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