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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Closed Captioning on All Networks
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Date: 25 Jan 91 17:25:52 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

I've been very pleased with the closed captioning on the 3
major networks during the operation of Desert Storm over in
the Persian Gulf these past few days, especially the first
48 hours or so.  You've got to admit it's been quite a job
for all concerned to make sure we get the full benefit of
what is happening.
 
But - CNN has yet to caption any of their news and since Bernard 
Shaw was the one to report the action over in the Persian Gulf
(now called Arabian Gulf) first and CNN was connected live from
Iraq far longer than ABC, NBC and CBS, I feel it's time for us
to push and prod Ted Turner into adding closed captioning to his
24 hour Cable News Network. 

As of now, I don't have an address of CNN's headquarters but
would like to request that we all bombard CNN and Ted Turner
with letters requesting he provide this service for us.  Anyone
have any suggestions or perhaps an address of CNN??? 

While I have a feeling of sadness and fear about the whole Middle
East situation, I'm so DAMN proud of our troops.  I hope we shall
resolve the conflict quickly and see peace soon.  I have many
friends (some are SysOps in FidoNet - two from my net) over there,
I wish for all to return safely. 

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