It is not enough for people to suffer the unexplained, sudden loss of a loved one. They also have to put up with people who I can only describe as ruthless.
Let me back up. Since Susan Cox Powell disappeared, her family and friends have been using social networking on the Internet to spread the word and get as many eyes looking for her as they possibly can.
The vast majority are good and concerned people who empathize and what to help.
Then there are a few ruthless people.
In the course of one recent rant against Susan's family and friends, one such person claimed to have had a conversation with me.
“Brent Hunsaker personally told me that he believe Josh is guilty and is not going to report anything that places Josh in anything but a terrible light. Brent also said that he will publish anything said against Josh … See Morewithout verifying the facts.” (Original spelling and grammar)
Yep, that’s me. I am diabolical. I plot the destruction of all that is good and then tell perfect strangers of my evil plans. I’ve even been known to kick dogs. And now, apparently, my sights are set on Josh.
Enough of the sarcasm. The conversation didn’t happen.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, a word about fair and balanced reporting: You can only tell two sides of a given story if both sides are willing to talk. I don’t read minds. I have no power to force anyone to talk.
If my stories are not full of Josh's perspective on events, then it is his fault. He has chosen not to talk.
I have an open invitation to sit down and talk with him at a time and place of his choosing. I’m just waiting for his call.
The same invitation does not apply to ruthless people.
