On Tuesday, more than 1,000 supporters of Proposition 8 rallied at the state capitol to have their voices heard. But if they were counting on the main stream media to report on the event, they will have to think again.
Blacks, Latinos, Asians, whites- you name it, they were there. Pastor’s from all over the region stood before the crowd, unified in their support for protecting marriage. But the media reported nothing. And it wasn’t like they weren’t present. There were news cameras from at least 3 local stations. The Sacramento Bee even had a photographer there. But the only one who covered the massive turnout was local conservative talk show host, Eric Hogue. He broadcast the Capitol Hour, live from the steps of the Capitol. He later would replay the interviews and sound bites from the even on his evening show on 710AM. But he was the only one!
I have to admit that I was not surprised by the lack of coverage. But I was disappointed. But then again, it’s not like 1,000 Prop 8 supporters on at the Capitol is as compelling as 50 anit-prop 8 protesters outside the Mormon temple- as protest that did get media coverage. I mean, who can ignore those massive numbers?
I just wanted the rest of the country to know that Northern California’s pro-marriage community showed up and showed out. Congratulations to Pastor Philip Goudeaux and the folks at Calvary Christian Center, who put this event together. I was told that it was the largest Yes on 8 rally to date. I can’t wait to see how big the turnout is at Qualcom this Saturday.
I wonder if the media will show?
Blacks, Latinos, Asians, whites- you name it, they were there. Pastor’s from all over the region stood before the crowd, unified in their support for protecting marriage. But the media reported nothing. And it wasn’t like they weren’t present. There were news cameras from at least 3 local stations. The Sacramento Bee even had a photographer there. But the only one who covered the massive turnout was local conservative talk show host, Eric Hogue. He broadcast the Capitol Hour, live from the steps of the Capitol. He later would replay the interviews and sound bites from the even on his evening show on 710AM. But he was the only one!
I have to admit that I was not surprised by the lack of coverage. But I was disappointed. But then again, it’s not like 1,000 Prop 8 supporters on at the Capitol is as compelling as 50 anit-prop 8 protesters outside the Mormon temple- as protest that did get media coverage. I mean, who can ignore those massive numbers?
I just wanted the rest of the country to know that Northern California’s pro-marriage community showed up and showed out. Congratulations to Pastor Philip Goudeaux and the folks at Calvary Christian Center, who put this event together. I was told that it was the largest Yes on 8 rally to date. I can’t wait to see how big the turnout is at Qualcom this Saturday.
I wonder if the media will show?
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