because no one is exempt

when you think that radio is all about having fun, or only talking for a few hours a day, think of a day like today. KIX 102.5 was the first media to report a school shooting, because my partner's wife was dropping off his kids at the time. Newstalk 131o was also reporting live the entire time, as again we had a parent there. I could brag about beating the tv station, something we always do, but it's not about that. It's about reporting news, but offering no opinion. It's about being a person too, reacting, but not reacting, and keeping listeners informed of just the facts. Maybe you see radio as entertainment, hell I do, but I realize my responsibilty as a broadcaster, and the accountability I am held to. Now that it's over, I can cry, and worry and ask the questions that come from fear, anger and worry. Hug your kids today, hug any kid today, and remember that someone is filtering the information to keep you informed. Someone is hearing crying kids, yelling parents, and making sure you know only what's fact.