Michael Moore interested in tragic story of 4 who died after power shutoff

[Bozita]

Source: Detroit News

Friday, July 24, 2009
Michael Moore interested in tragic story of 4 who died after power shutoff
Catherine Jun / The Detroit News


Detroit -- The deaths of three children and their father from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning following their power shutoff have gotten the attention of filmmaker Michael Moore. Moore, whose films include "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Bowling for Columbine," is now working on "Capitalism: A Love Story," scheduled for release Oct. 2.

His film crew was dispatched this week to the home on the 3700 block of Grandmont.

"It's a tragic story, and that's why we're interested in it," said Rod Birleson, senior field producer for "Sicko," another of Moore's films. Birleson said Moore is considering the family's story for his current project or a future film. "There's a shutoff and it appears that DTE is continuing with these shutoffs at a time when we don't yet know exactly why this mistaken shutoff occurred."

On July 16, DTE Energy shut off the power at the home, prompting the family to place a generator in their basement to run medical equipment and air conditioning. Hours later, four of the family members were dead: Vaughn Reed, 46, Mar'Keisha Reed, 17, DeMarco Owens, 12, and DeMonte Owens, 6. The funeral is Saturday at New Providence Baptist Church in Detroit; viewing is tonight, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Read more: http://www.detnews.com/article/20090724/METRO01/907240362/Michael-Moore-interested-in-tragic-story-of-4-who-died-after-power-shutoff

[BobRossi]

1. More exploitation of the poor by Moore.

Gee why am I not surprised?

[Cassandra]

3. Are you missing a little sarcasm thingy...

or are you really that cynical?

[xchrom]

4. ...

:crazy:

[northernlights]

5. seriously...

how dare he bring to attention the plight of many... stories that might otherwise get buried decently by the msm?

[pattmarty]

6. You hit the wrong "favorite" button, I believe you're looking for.................

............Worldnut daily.com.

[valerief]

7. Moore serves the poor and you know it. Sounds more like you fear it. nt

[Obama2012]

8. Yes, because calling attention to injustice and plight is "exploitation"

:wtf:

[LanternWaste]

12. Most likely because...

"Gee why am I not surprised..."

Most likely because you interpret the evidence to better validate the pre-defined conclusion you've already drawn. One is rarely surprised when engaging in those types of mental practices.

[Javaman]

14. ahhh, another fool I need to block.

tootles!

:)

[meegbear]

2. Is this really LBN?

[QC]

13. How do you like The New and Improved DU?

Now with 95% more centrism!

[AlbertCat]

9. Is this a common problem?

[ConcernedCanuk]

10. Apparently yes - Too many people do not realize the dangers of carbon monoxide.

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Most of associate carbon monoxide with the smell of unburnt gas(hydrocarbons)

However, carbon monoxide by it self HAS NO ODOR.

wood-stoves, gasoline engines, etc., can emit the deadly odorless gas

and you will never know it

but your friends and relatives will when they find you dead.

Many states, municipalities have rule for CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) detectors for those using wood stoves, propane, or other burning devices to heat with.

Unfortunately, there's not enough education on the dangers of generators, although how many really read the instructions thoroughly?

(sigh)

[ProgressiveProfessor]

11. Some people ignore the warnings in the media and on the generators themselves

Its not rocket science. I don't quite put those kind of actions in the Darwin column, but its close.

There has been lots of discussion about who did what to whom on this particular case. Power company claims they would not have turned off the power if they had known there was a medical need...believe who you will on that part.