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3ricj December 12 2006, 23:16:30 UTC
Consider this: Every year hundreds of people die from 'nature' in our national parks. 1-2 a year get press coverage like mad. What makes the Kim family so lucky?

If you really feel like donating, maybe you should donate to a Search and Rescue org, firefighting org, or even a large national park service or something.

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eftsoons December 13 2006, 00:41:33 UTC
I suspect the fact that he himself was a member of the media and had friends who couldn't help but cover his disappearance (not from a beat perspective, but an "I have a platform and of course I should use it to help my friend" perspective) had a lot to do with it. I agree the selective coverage is problematic.

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wealhtheow December 13 2006, 00:50:48 UTC
He was a coworker of mine. I'm passing along information on an event that some of my Bay Area friends might wish to attend (I won't be there yet). Also, I already donate. It's called taxes. So go fuck yourself.

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3ricj December 13 2006, 00:55:01 UTC
I did not know this was someone you personally knew. Very sorry for your loss.

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eftsoons December 13 2006, 00:39:19 UTC
Our company holiday party is that night. :(

Are you in town yet? Do give me a ring/poke/email when you are about SF.

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wealhtheow December 13 2006, 00:51:13 UTC
I get back Saturday afternoon. Will notify you. :)

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