Re: why move Bruce???

[Dib9@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-07-27 23:15:02 EDT, you write:

<< It seems to me that in the real world, Bruce might be able to prove age
 discrimination, but in the cut-throat world of media, if he did take the
 issue to court, he might get a settlement some day years from now-- but for
 sure it would impede his ability to get another job in the meantime...   >>

Before I make everyone made, I would like to say that I think WBZ made a
mistake in moving Bruce.

As for the claim of age discrimination:  Is it age discrimination if the
station decides to replace someone because management decides that person no
longer attracrts viewers because of their age, looks or whatever?  I don't
think so.  The bottom line is gaining viewers and selling ads and if
management decided that an on-air talent no longer helps the station do that
then they are well within their rights to fire them.  I also find it
interesting when people claim age discrimination when part of the reason they
originally got the job was because they were young and good looking.

Dan Billings
Bowdoinham, Maine

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