Friday while riding in the hot sun from Williamsburg around 3:30 it was announced that Timothy J. Russert of "Meet the Press" past away. Mr. Russert was a fixture on Sunday morning for me. He was meticulous in the interviewing of his guest. While listening to the accolades from his colleagues about how he studied for every subject he interview, they were utterly amazed at how he performed his craft. Very moving to say the least.
Now what I was thinking was, okay, if Mr Russert does HIS homework, what are the rest of the journalist doing. Most of them basically said they wait from him to do his work then copy him. It gives me the image of the smartest kid in the class is taking the exam and the entire class is looking over his shoulder. Now the smartest kid in the class is gone, now what!!!!
What I would suggest for those who would like to honor Mr. Russert is to re-commit yourselves to finding the truth, expose the frauds in our society, raising a more informed electorate. Make a habit of doing the research and asking the right question instead spouting talking points. Take the time to think about the opinions you are shaping, Like Mr Russert thought of his father when he interviewed his subject.
Mr Russert was a Journalist, Newsman in the truest sense of the word. For that he will be sorely missed.
Peace
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This is truly a thoughtful piece on a great man.
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