But all of the aforementioned items can be covered without stepping foot into Newtown itself.

Got an interview with a Mom or Dad who lost their child that day? Feel free to meet at a location outside of the city limits. Want to talk about guns? A New York or Washington studio will be happy to accommodate you.

There’s just no need for a remote report in front of a school that’s been closed since the shootings and will soon be demolished. No need for a remote anywhere in town. No need for big broadcast trucks to serve as a stark reminder of what happened that day.

Viewers will appreciate any media outlet showing some restraint here, all in the same way they appreciate never showing the 9/11 jumpers in any capacity. Know this: The outlets that stay away will be applauded almost unanimously by its viewers for doing so. Those who ignore and charge ahead in an obvious attempt to exploit an event that should never, ever be exploited absolutely deserve to be slammed and shamed.