Lois Joanne Lane (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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sirenspull2012-08-04 05:23 pm
presspasskey) wrote in sirenspull2012-08-04 05:23 pm
008 - Eighth Article - Video
[ For all that she's clearly calm, even smirking slightly, something about Lois' eyes indicates she is quite pissed. ]
It's been pointed out that no one outside the Newcomer's Network wants to admit the hunts happened.
Government and corporate cover-ups--where I come from, that's so old hat a whole job appeared just to annoy the crap out of the ones responsible. More importantly, that profession also tries damned hard to give voice to those who can't speak up.
This is what I do for a living, people.
I've gotten tossed off a building, kidnapped, shot at, you name it--and my boss may murder me one day for the lawsuits. It's a risk, I'll say that front and center. Speaking up and signing your name to it is hard, but that's what changes the world. Even if someone inevitably throws the first punch, ideas and words hold our higher ground. Whether it's petitions, demonstrations, public statements, or people in power being willing to step up--I know, I know, but it happens!--that's the fuel for the fire. And we have been, among ourselves--but outside? They want us to sit down and shut up. And not just about the hunts, either. We all know how things are with SERO and AGI.
I, for one, am sick and tired of obliging.
If you want to step up, if you want to take this to the front lines, talk to me. Personal stories, eyewitness accounts, stats on the legal or medical sides, or even just how we are mad as hell and can't take it anymore: it's time we get it out there and stop being afraid to say, "This is who we are, you don't get to use us for a whipping boy."
[ She takes a deep breath. This part hurts more: she's the only one left to push this part-- ]
And if you want to do more than just that, there is a platform for Newcomer News just waiting to be built. It's not just for writers or TV reporters: AV techies and designers, researchers, computer and equipment techs, experienced or looking to learn, we can use you. [ She rattles off an address. ] I can't promise good pay, but if you're signing on--or just looking to share your story--that's where I'll be.
They'll try to shut us down. Me, I'd like to see them try.
This is Lois Lane, investigative reporter, throwing down the gauntlet. Over and out.
It's been pointed out that no one outside the Newcomer's Network wants to admit the hunts happened.
Government and corporate cover-ups--where I come from, that's so old hat a whole job appeared just to annoy the crap out of the ones responsible. More importantly, that profession also tries damned hard to give voice to those who can't speak up.
This is what I do for a living, people.
I've gotten tossed off a building, kidnapped, shot at, you name it--and my boss may murder me one day for the lawsuits. It's a risk, I'll say that front and center. Speaking up and signing your name to it is hard, but that's what changes the world. Even if someone inevitably throws the first punch, ideas and words hold our higher ground. Whether it's petitions, demonstrations, public statements, or people in power being willing to step up--I know, I know, but it happens!--that's the fuel for the fire. And we have been, among ourselves--but outside? They want us to sit down and shut up. And not just about the hunts, either. We all know how things are with SERO and AGI.
I, for one, am sick and tired of obliging.
If you want to step up, if you want to take this to the front lines, talk to me. Personal stories, eyewitness accounts, stats on the legal or medical sides, or even just how we are mad as hell and can't take it anymore: it's time we get it out there and stop being afraid to say, "This is who we are, you don't get to use us for a whipping boy."
[ She takes a deep breath. This part hurts more: she's the only one left to push this part-- ]
And if you want to do more than just that, there is a platform for Newcomer News just waiting to be built. It's not just for writers or TV reporters: AV techies and designers, researchers, computer and equipment techs, experienced or looking to learn, we can use you. [ She rattles off an address. ] I can't promise good pay, but if you're signing on--or just looking to share your story--that's where I'll be.
They'll try to shut us down. Me, I'd like to see them try.
This is Lois Lane, investigative reporter, throwing down the gauntlet. Over and out.
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Thanks--this'll be a huge help.