Richert: Swindell’s An Advocate For Hire
The cynical view is that Swindell went to 
Beijing to protest the shortage of TV cameras in Boise. Cynical, yes, but also naive. Yes, this protest was orchestrated for a time when the eyes of the world were turning to Beijing, and reporters, on the eve of the Games, were looking for a story. This was calculated for maximum effect, maximum exposure. As my 13-year-old would say, "Duh." Folks, this is how the process of public activism is played. Timing matters almost as much as message — the pros pay attention to both. Am I supposed to be surprised?/Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman. More here.
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