They are a very private people. We should let them know of the outside world's emotional support, but we should show them more respect at this time by allowing them to grieve without all this intrusion. What a wonderful people! So forgiving!
2006-10-05 12:49:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
I grew up in Lancaster County, so this hits very close to home for me. It is almost impossible for the media to cover this horrible event without intruding into the Amish people's lives. This is such a small town, and the Amish make up at least half of the population (that is, before the media doubled the population).
I know the Amish forgive the intrusion (they forgive the shooter, also), and I believe they understand that it is only because so many people care that the press is still there. They watch the outside world pass by, and know that the world's interest will fade over time, and they will be able to return to their privacy.
PLEASE KEEP ALL OF THE REMAINING INJURED GIRLS, THE FAMILIES OF THE DEAD, AND THE ROBERTS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS.
2006-10-05 13:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I live in Lancaster County, not even 15 miles away. Our local reporters have for the most part been respectful. When interviewing any of the Amish that were willing, that taped it without showing their faces. The Amish do not believe in having their photos taken.
There was one reporter that was caught trying to sneak into the funerals!!! She put on a dress that she thought the Amish would wear!!
People like her and others believe that the Amish are some kind of freaks to gawk at!!! They have different beliefs, but their sense of faith, and community is something that the rest of the world can learn from.
They have embraced the shooter's family. They were invited to the funerals, and were told by many different Amish that they don't blame his wife, and that they will forgive him. They also set up a fund to support not only their community, but the Robert's children as well.
If you would like to help cover the medical expenses of the Amish, or help Robert's children go to WGAL.com to find out how.
The Amish leaders have asked that people of ALL FAITHS please pray for the children, their families, the community, and the Robert's family. Don't forget about the emergency responders, firefighter, emergency medical, and police. Everyone has gone through something I pray never happens again.
2006-10-05 14:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Angy FFRTFC 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
True, they are a very private people. And ordinarily I'd agree with you. Especially since they are grieving the loss of 5 children and have 5 more critically injured. But something tells me that they know that God has chosen to take this tragedy and use it for His glorious purposes. One of the women commented that it has allowed them to show how they walk the way of Christ, not just in words, but in how they live their lives. A man spoke of these girls being "ready" because they know Christ. They have turned their sadness and tragedy into a powerful means of spreading God's love to the world-at-large. They are wonderful people, indeed! From the coverage I have seen I think most of the media have treated them with respect. Only one woman was a little pushy. I though Ann Curry of NBC was especially courteous and respectful. She maintained her composure, but you could tell she was deeply affected by all that was going on around her.
2006-10-05 13:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I particularly have a neighbor that does this too and discover it enormously stressful. What you're able to do is examine an extremely boring text fabric e book loudly, play some stressful, get a brilliant fan and shop that on, or play song which you like which covers up the noise. attempt to no longer pay interest to this man or woman, forget approximately them and do some thing effective so which you mustn't be focusing in this nuisance.
2016-10-18 21:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by dampier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the media seems to be handling the situation with a good degree of professional distancing. This is a huge, disturbing story. It's a story not only of a horrific crime, but also of the targeting of defenseless little girls--it's also a story of how a deeply spiritual community copes and shows the power of forgiveness & love. Our outside world needs to see & hear this--we're so focused on violence, death penalties. It's great to see true faith in action.
2006-10-05 13:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by kobacker59 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I do think they are pestering them at a very private time.
I was particularly distressed by stories that emergency helicopters may have been delayed because media helicopters would not move promptly. If true, there are some pilot licenses that should be reviewed.
Aloha
2006-10-05 12:52:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is rude, but that's where the news is right now. The media will leave in a couple of days and people will forget about the shooting.
2006-10-05 12:51:44 · answer #7 · answered by Fred G. Sanford 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What I took offense with the most was that J--- A-- from the mid-day abc news (don't know his name) calling their manner of dress "costumes." That was so incredibly ignorant of him. I would hope someone spoke with him about it...it is a part of their way of life, their system of beliefs, not a "costume". It is this judgemental & ignorant thought process that lends itself to intolerance, hate, & bigotry.
2006-10-05 21:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by jmb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is rude, but I think the Media is also respecting their wishes too!
2006-10-05 14:25:12 · answer #9 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ye si certainnily do likeany other person or comunity in the world they should beable to live their lifes the way they want to!!!!!111 why abuse them in an publicity extra ordinary way they respect other society nd religins so we should too. treat others how you would like to be reated
2006-10-07 00:31:28 · answer #10 · answered by brian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋