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Dale Earnhardt's Family needs a hand!

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przero

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You know maybe we can help the family. The Orlando Sentinel wants access to Dale's autopsy photos. I don't know about you guys, but that's way out line. Maybe an e-mail/phone call campaign might be a thought. Or a boycott of thier advertisers. If this post is out of line, I apologize, but this has to end. E-mail me with thoughts or post'em.

#3 Always!
 
WTF, that is going way too far! I have the in car pic after the race and I had a hard enough time looking at it.

#3 will always be #1
 
This is what I sent NASCAR:

I AM a Dale Earnhardt fan. Now is the time for NASCAR to repay the debt to him. The Orland Sentinel Wants the autopsy photos. That is obscene! how about you guys making a solid stern stand! Call the paper! Heck call COKE, LOWES, HOME DEPOT, Etc. ask them to call the paper. Call the fans to arms so to speak. Help us and help the family. By golly, it's the right thing to do!
Thanks,
P.R. Fletcher, Jr.

#3 Always!

 
is the sentinel a newspaper? they WANT the photos? for what? what a stupid newspaper, respect a legend!



eh, you were doing this, so i'll do it too 😉
#3 Always!
 
i dont know anything about Dale or nascar (well i knew he died at least) but can you explain to me what Sentinel is and why they want his photos? And do they have any reason to want those photos?
 
The Orlando Sentinel is the Daily paper in Orlando, Fl. They want the photos so they can find out why he died. (read that: We want to sell papers!). This is going to far! We saw it happen, he's gone. But they can't let it die, unless we convince 'em. how about some help guys? Thanks.

#3 Always!
 
I am sorry, I have actually eaten breakfast with Dale and Teresa, but it is a matter of public record and I dont think the exception should be made, they shouldnt publish autopsy photos, that is a different matter, but they should not be blocked access to the photos. All autopsy photos are available to the public, and as gruesome as it sounds it can serve a good purpose sometimes, if we make an exception for him it is opening the door for a plethora of documents to be blocked.

If you are sending letters, aim them towards the newspaper not publishing anything like this. Dont aim for the blocking of access to them.
 
Man, when will these papers ever learn - all you need to do is take any body from the morgue and just do some photoshop work with the guy's head. Sheesh.


In all seriousness, it's just a dead guy. He used to be famous, but all he is now is a bunch of decaying cells. I don't see why anyone would want autopsy photos, but if they do, I don't see what the big deal is about giving them up.
 
warcleric and pretender, suppose it was your son or daughter? Would you tell me the same thing. I doubt it. Yes the right exist, no doubt. But my right to boycott sponsors, send e-mail, write, phone, etc. also exists. So don't you agree that we can assist in stopping this rude behavior in the only manner these people understand! we just need to find out how much that right is worth to them.

#3 Always!
 
I dislike NASCAR and Dale is ok I guess but that so called paper wil get an email from me because that is disrespecful.
 
I think the Earnhardt case should qualify as an exception to the rule. Who would want to view photos of Joe Blow's autopsy? Not many. Because of his status in the public eye, many people want to see his, many who would otherwise have had no interest. Because of his high profile, the possibility of an Internet leak is a high one imo. Should that happen, the photos would be all over the place, and under no sort of regulation.

*Technically* it should be allowed because of the law. Once you make an exception, then other people will want exceptions. However, in this case, I just don't think those photos should be public.
 
I live in Central Florida and the Sentinal sucked even before this. Let us know who we should email. This is way out of line!:|
 
przero: yes I would want it still allowed, I would fight for it to not be published, but by banning access to it, you are making this a worse country to live in.
 
I'd follow my son/daughter's opinion. If it were up to my parents, I personally wouldn't care. Hell, if they got something out of it, I'd be happy (well, I'd be dead, but if an afterlife exists, I'd be happy for them there). But that's just my opinion. I don't know what Dale thought, and I suppose it would ultimately be his choice.

It seems to satisfy the normal human thirst of curiousity, and does no further harm to the dead. Why should his famous status elevate him to a level of immortality to such an extent that we can't look upon him as we would a normal person? I don't see the huge problem in showing autopsy photos. Could someone explain this to me?
 
Well boys I'll give you this to chew on. JFK and the Warren Commission. Give me those photos and report and I'll concede your point on public access. good for the goose.....
 
But , that's not my point. It's about decency. It ain't about rights, it's about selling papers. That's my problem. Access it all you want, but it's not serving any purpose but to sell papers. Which is all the OS cares about. They don't give diddlysh** about your rights or mine. Why is every photo of a automobile accident autopsy accessed? Because the picture of John Q. Public with cotton up his a**, ain't gonna sell a paper, except for the immediate shock value. Do they have a right, of course. Is it good, decent journalism, of course not. so using their logic, I am just protecting the public from poor journalism!
 
Florida's Sunshine Laws require the photos, which are public record, to be made available for public examination. It's the law.

Secondarily, and only somewhat less important, Dale Earnhardt was a public figure who made his living in an industry where public safety and industry participant safety is a matter of governmental regulation.

The public also has a right to full access and complete disclosure of all known circumstances of Earnhardt's death as a matter of public safety.

An impact-terminated driver in an out-of-control racing car still can contribute to further collision-related hazards to fellow drivers, crews, track employees and spectators.

Earnhardt's wife is understandably protective of her husband's memory and of his family's emotional well-being. Nevertheless, public figures who benefit from public monies assume public responsibilites that carry with them sometimes unpleasent obligations.
 
<<I suppose it would ultimately be his choice. >>

Not true, by law, they have to be public unless it involves a criminal investigation. He would have no choice.



 
UG, my man, if you think this is about public safety, I got some ocean front property in Az. for you. I agree with all you say, except that just a ruse for the paper. Are you saying that htis is necessary for our safety? UG!
 
przero

Why am I not surprised that you own that land that now you're trying to unload on someone else?

😛
 
przero, I think if you spend a little less time biatching about a law that you're not gonna change by writing to noone looking for those JFK autopsy photos I think you just might find them. I know I've seen them and I'm certain you'd have no problems.
Basically what the paper is saying is that Earnhardt has become a crash test dummy and that since nobody(ie. nascar) is studying the data to find out why then they will. They are actually trying to find some good in a bad situation. But as a matter of public record anyone can fill out the forms and pay their money and get the photos.
Pick another cause 'cause this one's moot.
 
The law is fine, no problem. the desire of the paper to have the photos is what I am griping about. I am not selling land or trying to change the whole world, I am just trying to change 1 newspapers desire to do something seedy for a few bucks. That's it. you point out all these noble laws and desires, but watch the papers actions. They won't do a thing after getting the photos, but run'em, sell'em and leave. That's what I want to change. I came looking for a few people to assist me, sorry if I bothered you guys. By the way are ya'll in the ACLU?
 
I, myself, am a Constitutionalist. I believe in freedom of speech and in freedom of the press. For the press to be able to speak about governmental matters they need access to information contained within government repositories--like the files of state employee forensic pathologists.
 
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