The Happy Side of Terrorism

Citizen journalism can certainly be good for a laugh now and then writes Steve outing on E-Media Tidbits.

"The new positive-only news website HappyNews.com today features reporting -- by "Roger Jones, Happynews Citizen Journalist" -- on yesterday's London bombings. Headline: "London spared more explosions."

OK, there is a positive side to this story; it could have been much worse, and London police now have captured a suspect and have more leads about the terrorists still operating in their city. Yet I kind of doubt that people who are looking for a happy view of the news expected to be reading about the latest attempt by terrorists to kill Londoners on HappyNews.com".

emily | 9:10 AM | Citizens as Camera Phone Reporters |
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