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Im supportive of the war and all, but personally, I know it is a war. It is not news to me that a car bomb went off or a soldier died because in a state of war that is expected to happen everyday. Instead, I'd rather watch about recent scientific discoveries and researches that have been going on.

CLAYTON I MUST SAY YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB!!! I LOVE GOOD DAY

I don't want to see things that make me think that the Fox corporate media machine assumes I'm an idiot:

1. Feature stories that equate to marketing the latest movie or DVD that has been released by a media company that just happens to be owned by Fox's parent company. Advertising is for commercial breaks. It is not "news". Please do not insult me by assuming I do not know the difference.

2. Feature stories that equate to marketing other programs on the Fox network. Other than a brief mention of other shows aired on the Fox network, they don't deserve feature stories about them on GDP (American Idol, for example). If I wanted to watch the other show, I would have. I don't need GDP ramming it down my throat as "news".

3. Commercials during commercial breaks that blast the volume at me or garble the audio in a lame marketing effort to get my attention. It gets my attention all right - I change the channel immediately.

These are all great comments... please keep it going! Thanks so much

Clayton,

In the morning I only have about 15 minutes to catch the show. I am sure many are in the same situation. You figure in those 15 minutes a mix of National,Local and world news if it is truly dramatic could be incorporated. But most importantly I think in every 15 minute segment perhaps a feel good piece of news. Like helping the community segment or something like that. Many of us would like at least one brightspot from the news before heading out the door.

Hi Clayton,
I love watching the Good Day show. I watch everyday possible! I totally agree with the war news comment, If I wanted to know more, I would read about it, but I don't. I miss Sue's weather frequently, I blink or cough...it's over and I have to wait to see if I can get it on the next 9. And to Snake Plissken...we all cough during allergy season, and we love SUE!!!! The best comment I can make is prolong some of the stories, just when they get started, it's "well they're telling me in my ear to move on..." the producers/directors need to allow for some of the stories to be fully covered. That's what we want. I love the show!!!

I want a quick summary of the news without the editorial comment. And I want it to fairly represent what's actually happening. For instance, if there are 5 pro-choice folks protesting at 6th and Market, but there are 5,000 people at a pro-life march at City Hall, you can't show the story of the 5 people at 6th and Market and ignore the 5,000 at City Hall. This happens all the time, which is why people have started to turn off the local and evening newscasts and try to find the new themselves on the internet. If it was the other way around and the numbers were switched, I'd say the main story is still the group with the large crowd, not 5 people. We hear about bombings in Iraq on a daily basis, which is fine if it's news. But we never see anyone report any of the positive developments, which are plenty. Get rid of the agenda and present the news fairly - local, national and world - and you'll definitely gain viewers as none of the other stations are willing to do this.

I agree with the AlexR. I don't want about war first thing in the morning. We get enough of it in the newspapers and evening news. I like hearing good news in the morning. I love the weather on the 9's and even though I don't have to leave the house, the traffic info is great in case I do.

I watch Good Day for the local news, events happening (such as festivals, though you could give more info on those things), and ask the expert. As for events, I wish you would put out there what fairs, festivals, etc are happening in area.

News by numbers is a nice little segment by the way.

Three things I want in a morning news show; 1. Accuracy. Get the story right. That's not always easy with breaking news, but try. If you dont know what you are talking about, don't try to sound like an expert. If you are on the crime beat, you should understand how the law works, and how police enforce it. If you are reporting on a gun issue, you should know the diference between a magazine and a clip. You should also know there is no such thing as a semi-automatic handgun. If you are reporting on the war, you should know the differne between a company and a battalion. You should also know the difference between a soldier and a marine. When you don't pay attentionto these details, you end up saying stupid things that erode you credibility.

2. Moderation. Brittney, Nichole, Paris and Lindsey are not important newsmakers. When their antics rize to a level of public interest, it should be noted and then move on. The size of a fools bank account does not make their foolishness newsworthy. It has been hot before and this winter it will get cold and we will probably get snow. This is not a crisis event. And unless the hurricane is making landfall in Wildwood, we don't need a local weather person there. It is not an impending crisis for Philadelphia if it is happening in Corpus Christi.

3. Discretion. There are frequently children up and about when GDP is on. Most parents are getting ready for the ay while listening more than watching. We aren't monitoring content as closely and depend on you to back us up. If you would not want your child to watch a

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