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Geraldo At Large Part 1

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This is going to be a three part series on my experience dealing with the Fox news giant. This national oportunity could have given my blog credit and recognition and a chance to give my viewpoint, but that is not always the case when dealing with the media. This was my first let down in my pursuit to inform the public and I’m sure it will not be the last. One good thing, hopefully it will inform parents of the dangers their child may face when texting pornography via their cell phones. This is a danger that may haunt their children’s lives forever.

Let’s start off by saying how the producers Dominic Camia and Joey Wannat of Geraldo At Large heard of me and my son. It all started back in April when I posted a blog about female teens in my area texting nude photos of themselves.

Two weeks ago I received a phone call from Debra Todd a reporter from the Post Gazette in Pittsburgh PA. She had read my blog and wanted to do a story on teens and texting. I thought it was great idea. I gave her my information on the subject that I posted and my son spoke with her and gave his side of the story on the subject.

The article was published a few weeks ago; I then posted it on my blog for my readers . Friday June 12, 08, I received a phone call from Fox in New York. My first reaction was it must be a prank call. After a number of creditional checking calls I was convinced it was legit. It’s not everyday I get a phone call from a national television show.

My next step was to discuss it with my family; I did not want anyone to feel uncomfortable about the proposal. It was a welcome invite for my son Jon. Why wouldn’t a teenager want to be on a national tv show- how cool is that? After a number of confirmation calls between me and the producers of Geraldo At Large the plans were in motion.

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