To: conservatism_IS_compassion
"...The problem is not tendentiousness in journalism; that was old in Jefferson's time.
The problem is the naivete of the public which buys into the con that journalism is objective because journalism says it is objective..."
Bingo!
The Fathers were wise beyond what mere men could hope for - your elegant statement hits the mark perfectly, and begs the obvious conclusion: only a well-informed citizenry whom are mindful of their nation can be the best guarantor of Freedom.
And that, my friend - as you and we know all too painfully well - is where can be found our Achilles Heel.
20 posted on
06/24/2006 4:31:41 PM PDT by
CGVet58
(God has granted us Liberty, and we owe Him Courage in return)
To: CGVet58; conservatism_IS_compassion; jennivinson
The problem is the naivete of the public which buys into the con that journalism is objective because journalism says it is objective..."------------
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One more time.
:-)
37 posted on
06/25/2006 1:55:42 AM PDT by
beyond the sea
(Scientists Are Itching to Blame Poison Ivy's Effect on Global Warming)
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