‘Integrity vs. a Man’s Life’
Reporter Ted Rohrlich stated in his story, “Capra had to decide which was more important: risking the integrity of the station’s newscast by allowing a gunman to take it over or risking Horowitz’s life by refusing to comply with the gunman’s demands.”
In my opinion, by shutting down the camera, Capra was deciding on saving the lives of all newscasters that could be in jeopardy in the future if one gunman is allowed to take over a studio. If terrorist commands are carried out, many copycats could demand more air time to further their causes.
Horowitz’s life is important; however, the bigger issue is not Horowitz’s life vs. integrity of a newscast--it’s demands vs. noncompliance.
MARSHA L. MARCOE
Los Angeles
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