Forty Whiners

From: Joe G
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 9:34 AM
To: Matier and Ross column
Subject: Training video prequel: 49ers apologize anew

WHO THE F*CK CARES!
You can go back to reporting news any time now.


From: "Matier and Ross column"
Subject: RE: Training video prequel: 49ers apologize anew
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 10:23:25 -0700
To: "Joe G"

Joe, look, we hardly consider this the biggest story to hit San Francisco. But here are a few facts to consider: They shot part of the 2004 video in the mayor's office, and in a Santa Clara County jail facility. Not to mention that former GM Terry Donahue tried to use the video to save his job. Not to mention that many people did find the video offensive, and that copies were being sent to the mayor's office, the National Football League and the media. Not to mention that it had already cost PR director Kirk Reynolds his job. So I guess we were just supposed to ignore it all in the name of good journalism? Any rate, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Best, Andy Ross

... and now my response

We live in a hyper sensitive politically correct environment enabled by the media. These tapes are not for public consumption nor are the 49ers publicly owned. The players are not complaining. The Mayor and Sheriff are the only ones who should be held accountable for letting the Niners use their public facilities if that indeed is the issue. Boo hoo the football players like to get a little raunchy. It happens all the time just not on video so why is it all of the sudden an issue? It's News at Eleven!

Let football players be football players. This is not news! What's next San Francisco's perspective on "The Run Away Bride"?

All the Best right back at ya Andy

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