The lead story from the morning show on Thursday...

Here is an update on the Joseph Rudulph (19 year-old from Natomas) incident in Corvallis, Oregon. If you're not familiar, it's not entirely your fault. To my knowledge, the only news media in this city to cover the story has been 1380 KTKZ and News 10.

Here is the latest from the Corvallis Gazette-Times tonight.

The most powerful statement comes from a member of the military; "I don't want anyone telling me who I can hang out with downtown, let alone who I can marry," Jacques said. "He's dodged bullets, he's been hit with IEDs (improvised explosive devices), he has lost four comrades in action. To come home and have this happen ..."

Here we have a 19 year-old living in the lap of luxury, riding a full scholarship to OSU to play football in the PAC-10 and he decides to attack a soldier (and his wife) who is off on leave from the war in Iraq. Reason for the attack, Rudulph is black and he didn't like the fact that the soldier (who is white) had a black wife...he race baited the wife and sucker-punched the US Reservists.

You might ask, "Where is the local news media in Sacramento?"...good question!

I just did a search at the Sacramento Bee and HERE is the result of searching under "Joseph Rudulph".

Things to keep in mind when discussing this story (non-story) in Sacramento...

What's 'good for the goose should be good for the Gander'. This illustrates the problem with hate-crime legislation. It can be applied 'selectively', making some victims 'more equal than others'.

A government that is supposed to be color blind in legal matters (and gender-blind), is also supposed to identify and selectively prosecute based on race, ethnic and gender concerns? Impossible without a bias or agenda taking the lead.

Another thought; is the media afraid of playing up this story because it would put the spotlight on the soldier's story and underscore his sacrifice? Especially when you compare the soldier's sacrifice to the life and opportunity of the 19 year-old graduate from Natomas!

Calling Sacramento media - "Where are you?"

Hogue Show on 1380 KTKZ.