Newtown First Selectwoman Pat Llodra publishes a blog and recently addressed the media’s coverage of the demolition of Sandy Hook Elementary School. She also comments on the upcoming 1st anniversary of the school shootings (December 14th):
So, on the one hand I respect the media’s pursuit of information that is relevant, interesting, and timely. And I respect that readers and viewers have a ‘right to know’ some things. On the other hand I see that the persistent coverage is having a deleterious effect on our mental health and poses impediments in our journey of recovery. For me, the balance tips in favor of the people of Newtown.
