ECVZZ 0 #1 December 23, 2002 An AP article in today's Reno Gazette Journal has a bold type header reading "Skydiving instructor arrested in rape case". According to the article, the man was arrested in connection with the rape of a 22 year old prostitute in Oakland. Other than the header, and the opening sentence identifying the city in which he worked (thus, the dropzone), this article (not to mention the crime itself) has not one damn thing to do with skydiving! This type of attention-grabbing sensationalism just pisses me off to no end! I'd like to find who was responsible for allowing the header and bitch-slap the asshole!!! Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 December 23, 2002 cool then they can write 'irate skydiver kills dumbass reporter" as the headline! hehehe! I know whatcha mean but honestly you should feed the skydivers, they'll only turn on ya! My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #3 December 23, 2002 Still wouldn't have anything to do with skydiving....unless I threw his dumb ass out of a jump plane! Hey, now there's an idea! At least their headline would be relevant then! Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 December 23, 2002 I bet the reporter would LOVE it. then we'll get all kindsa GOOD press! I am gonna get a reporter and go to the DZ tomorrow....should I give him/her a rig? HMMMMMMM wonder what she'll look like ! hahahaMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weirdchris 0 #5 December 23, 2002 IRATE skydiver kills reporter by trowing him out of a plane with his camera. film at 6:00. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 December 23, 2002 by Trowing him...you sound like a N.Y.'er an Italian N.Y.er (trowin some puke ppiece of shit oudda da plane)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #7 December 23, 2002 true, but as with any occupation they draw the parallels..."school teacher arrested in connection in rape case"..."minister arrested in connection with rape case"...rarely though, if it is not an actual occupation, will they list it. "Wendy's employee arrested..." rarely happens. It could be seen as a complimentHow do you rape a prostitute? By not paying her? I mean really now... edited to say, don't flame me...I am not trying to justify...just giving my 2 cents...(katie steps back slowly...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #8 December 23, 2002 Quote IRATE skydiver kills reporter by trowing him out of a plane with his camera. film at 6:00. Now there's a project I could "throw" myself into. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 December 23, 2002 hey are prostitutes really people who have rights OOH I cant wait for the banter about this comment (ITS SARCASM FOLKS) anyway....do you know how to make a hormone? My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #10 December 23, 2002 I'll bite...how do you make a hormone?"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #11 December 23, 2002 I'm not saying they don't have rights persay...but look at the facts...A prostitute sells sex for money..if this asshole who raped her walked up to her and asked to have rough sex with her for money, I can't imagine she would turn him down...it is what she does!!! On the other hand, by raping a prostitute, can't they also charge him with shoplifting?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #12 December 23, 2002 Quote katie steps back slowly See...just because he used a stun gun, and I happen to be a skydiver, you're skeerd! Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #13 December 23, 2002 I didn't know he used a stun gun...no, I am skeerd because of your use of the bitchslap comment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #14 December 23, 2002 Shoplifting...you're too much!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #15 December 23, 2002 Tis o.k., Katie. I don't slap people for no good reason (especially wimmens). If I was prone to physical violence I'd lose my carry permit. Then how could I shoot stupid reporters??? Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #16 December 23, 2002 QuoteI'll bite...how do you make a hormone?WHORE MOAN Dont pay 'erMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #17 December 23, 2002 She can be raped in the same way that a wife can be raped by her husband. She might not have entered into a contract; he might be an acquaintance who force a freebie. She might not have been working that day. I assume that she can, in fact, turn down a customer. Personally, I think it's kind of neat that a news reporter acknowledges that a prostitute can be raped. Wendy W. (ok, serious hat off again)There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #18 December 23, 2002 Quote Dont pay 'er Conversely, show her twenty bucks. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #19 December 23, 2002 Thank you for saying aloud my thoughts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #20 December 23, 2002 Maybe he should of offered to give her free lessons The age old barter system at it's finest "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #21 December 23, 2002 Quote She can be raped in the same way that a wife can be raped by her husband. She might not have entered into a contract; he might be an acquaintance who force a freebie. She might not have been working that day. I assume that she can, in fact, turn down a customer. Personally, I think it's kind of neat that a news reporter acknowledges that a prostitute can be raped. Wendy W. (ok, serious hat off again) I knew that; it was sarcasm. without sarcasm I would die, and Yes I will poke fun at EVERY opportunity. just as long as you know that I know better then to try to pass that remark as my REAL thought!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #22 December 23, 2002 Quote She might not have been working that day. As a point of interest, the article did state that it was her "second night on the job", and she was working her way through college. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #23 December 23, 2002 A rape is a rape is a rape.... it's fucked up..... HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #24 December 23, 2002 I totally agree with you and it was a stupid comment that I made in jest. By calling it bad press by highlighting "skydiver" they are also pulling a shot by saying "prostitute"...by saying prostitute it has more of an implication that she was in fact working. Prostitutes are raped everyday probably because of the fact that people see them as willing sex targets that one would less likely feel guilty about taking advantage of rather than any other non "working woman"...anyway...stepping away now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #25 December 23, 2002 Unfortunately, I don't think the judge is going to see it that way. Given her profession, it's going to be hard for her to prove her case, no matter what any of us think. Judges have personal bias just like everyone else. As far as him being a skydiving instructor, it makes the case a little more sensational, and sensationalism sells. The press is selling us a product after all. If it was a cop or a politician, they would list his profession as well, but probably not a restaurant employee or a factory worker. This is part of the reason why I hate the media.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
