And I do think that this is "cruise related" as it may or may not point out the media's "obsession" with digging for "bad news" about cruising (or anything else!).
Yes, that's a very good point -- potential bias of the media to provide adverse coverage of cruise lines most certainly IS cruise related.
Have at it, Norm and reddawnman!
I really do think that this tangent has run its course. I also think that reddawnman did a commendable job of keeping the tone of the discussion civil and rational, and I did my best to reply in kind.