Harm from writers’ strike

Although Roger Goldblatt’s idea (11/9, Letters) that the only thing stopping the American people from righting the wrongs of our government are these Hollywood writers and their dumbed-down distractions is a novel one, somehow I think there might be more to it than that.

Aside from the fact that our government wasn’t corrupted in a day, and regardless of our personal feelings about what the networks can call a television show, more is at stake than just a few writers getting more money.

There are camera operators, boom mike handlers, cue card holders, teleprompters, lighting professionals, production assistants — all of whom are out of a job because of this strike.

These are American jobs that are being put on hold. And so I think it would be in America’s best interest to encourage the resolution of this writers’ strike, even if we don’t hold what they do in very high respect.

Joselyn Martin
Overland Park

Comments

[Jim]

BullyT, I'd love you for you show me how exactly you came to the conclusion I was on meds or doing yoga. Or are you just making that up the way you do with everything else?

[BuddyT]

That is what I like about the kookdom, they are so easily swayed....Please carry on "Dim Jim", we want you to be calm before you get your next meds.......Ohmmmm.,Ohmmmm.

[Lost_In_Ambivalence]

In this vain, I would encourage all senators and congressmen to make the tax code even more complicated. If Americans are ever able to figure it out, think of the accountants, IRS employees, software programmers and tax attornies that would be out of work.

[Jim]

Sweet! I get one of BullyT's famous nicknames!

[BuddyT]

Don't ever mention me in the same post with the Queeen of the tin hats Dim Jim.

[stone]

I don't think prime time tv is ready for that kind of Horror show....or the edgy comedy that might come out of it

[Jim]

I have a great idea for a sitcom: BullyT and Sophie as a married couple!