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Was Steven Brooks Mistreated?

AIR DATE: January 29, 2013

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After more than a week of revelations and media interviews, is it time to stop talking about Steven Brooks' breakdown and start talking about the tone of the news coverage? To re-examine how he ended up as a front-page joke? Is this just the price of being a public figure?

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Kristy Totten, News Editor, Las Vegas CityLife

Jon Ralston, Host, Ralston Reports

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Thank you for a thoughtful and respectful ...
-stephanie

I tthought the R.j. was wrong to ...
-Elizabeth cook

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	COMMENTS:
	Thank you for a thoughtful and respectful discussion. It feels good to listen to members of the media make a conscious move away from "snarky" and towards respect and care for a fellow individual. stephanie –Jan 29, 2013 22:12:49 PM Respond to this comment

	I tthought the R.j. was wrong to sensationalize with that picture of him shirtless,especially. Though it is the R.j. Elizabeth cook –Jan 29, 2013 09:35:03 AM Respond to this comment

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