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Do you have any reason to believe that these reports are true ?UNCONFIRMED REPORTS:
For over two hours now I have continually heard reports that all cellular phone service in the area of Mesquite, Nevada and Bunkerville, Nevada have been lost.
I know - you labelled them as an 'unconfirmed report'. But is that being responsible?
How is it different from saying "There are unconfirmed reports that the Jews caused 9/11?"
You've acknowledged that it is a situation where people are highly emotional and have powerful guns. Is it really a good idea to be spreading rumours when you acknowledge that you haven't taken the time to confirm if those rumours are true?
If a reporter chooses to spread rumours that whip up a crowd into a frenzy .. can they disclaim responsibility by simply saying that they were just doing their job as a reporter? After all - they didn't say that the Jews ACTUALLY caused 9/11 ... merely that there are reports that they did.
Mac
(PS: Given that there are people in the area who are busy tweeting - isn't it more reasonable to believe that the reception is no more spotty than usual? )