But can’t you see, you are missing the bigger point which, to the media, is to sidetrack the real story by highjacking the “thread” which our own FReepers often do right here. The story IS the constitutional violations. Anything else is a distraction from that. The media will go to any lengths to discredit Bundy and serve their government masters, at least until the day the Feds come for their printing presses or whatever newspapers are using now.
If my point isn’t clear you’ll have to excuse me. Mr. Bundy and I are the same age so that might have something to do with it.
Frankly, I see the “bigger point” clearly. As a matter of fact, I stated as much in my comments. I said that the MSM baited Mr. Bundy, and he made the mistake of answering. Or at the very least, he didn’t stop to consider how he should answer.
We all know the MSM playbook by heart. This is precisely why I addressed the problem concerning Mr. Bundy’s remarks.
There are people who have traveled from all over the country in order to support Mr. Bundy and his family. There are Americans who have and will place their very lives at risk for the sake of Mr. Bundy’s Constitution rights and what these people believe to be the blatant abuse of authority.
We also realize that there’s a bigger issue here than just the rancher and his family, cattle, grazing, and land. Mr. Bundy’s defiance resonates with a lot of Americans who are tired of the BLM and Feds abusing their power.
As a result of this confrontation, and Mr. Bundy’s voluntary and willing appearance before the press, he assumes a position of public influence. He must than hold himself to a certain degree of high conduct and character; especially when there are people who may die as a result of this ongoing situation.