Monday, November 10, 2008
Media shame
I am sorry to have witnessed a disturbing new ploy by some television news stations to create controversy of ugly dimensions. I watched a program where the news commentator was inviting audience participation in citing incidents of racial bias towards President Elect Barack Obama. This was an obvious attempt to create
an atmosphere of rejection and non-acceptance of the idea of a Black President. What a time to inject sensationalism into such an historic event! I truly believe that most Americans have gotten past the color thing and are ready to move on to judging our leaders and each other by the quality of our characters. Sometimes in the eagerness to make news, the media goes over the top by resorting to such outrageous means to do so. Of course there are citizens who may never accept and support a candidate whose race or religion differs from their own, but they leave a sad smear on the framework on the kind of Democracy most Americans aspire to. Having spent some time as a substitute teacher, I found that our young people are sometimes way ahead of the curve when it comes to rejecting bigotry and racism and for that, we should all be grateful. That, more than any other single thing, guarantee's our future as the world's premier Democracy and the path of hope for us all.
George Morin
Auburn, Ga.
an atmosphere of rejection and non-acceptance of the idea of a Black President. What a time to inject sensationalism into such an historic event! I truly believe that most Americans have gotten past the color thing and are ready to move on to judging our leaders and each other by the quality of our characters. Sometimes in the eagerness to make news, the media goes over the top by resorting to such outrageous means to do so. Of course there are citizens who may never accept and support a candidate whose race or religion differs from their own, but they leave a sad smear on the framework on the kind of Democracy most Americans aspire to. Having spent some time as a substitute teacher, I found that our young people are sometimes way ahead of the curve when it comes to rejecting bigotry and racism and for that, we should all be grateful. That, more than any other single thing, guarantee's our future as the world's premier Democracy and the path of hope for us all.
George Morin
Auburn, Ga.
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The American Society will probably judge African Americans more strictly now because Barack Obama is the first black president.
The first everything always get criticized the harshest and most. For example the first asian governor of Oklahoma. The media did background searches and things like so. Then the media would publish their findings and put it on the nightly news.
What's the point? Do they not trust him enough? It's as if they are judging those who dare to challenge the standards to put down the rest of the race, religion, gender, or other classifications if that first one makes one or more mistake. Everyone human makes mistakes every now and then.
I believe that the media is just trying to not hate but put down Barack Obama. First of all, Barack is going to tax the rich more than the middle and lower classes. Second, most news anchors make a healthy amount of money, well over the limit which Barack Obama considers middle class. Third, this will cause the US citizens who already not like Barack Obama to dislike him more. All these might generate a movement of putting down Barack Obama. This will make it harder for Barack Obama to satisfy their ideas and their representatives' ideas. Barack Obama will have to make major adjustments to his policies.
Again these are just some of my personal thoughts, not beliefs. That would be silly. I support neither the Democratic, Republic, or any other party. I vote on government officials who will benefit me the most at the cost of the wealthy, a great leader, and one who does not become very egotistic. The majority of politicains are egotistic and do not fully represent their constituents' beliefs and policies. Barack Obama seems to be like the leader who can lead America out of the "War on Terrorism" and the great downfall of the economy.
Thank You George Morin,
Mrs. Cole's Student
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The first everything always get criticized the harshest and most. For example the first asian governor of Oklahoma. The media did background searches and things like so. Then the media would publish their findings and put it on the nightly news.
What's the point? Do they not trust him enough? It's as if they are judging those who dare to challenge the standards to put down the rest of the race, religion, gender, or other classifications if that first one makes one or more mistake. Everyone human makes mistakes every now and then.
I believe that the media is just trying to not hate but put down Barack Obama. First of all, Barack is going to tax the rich more than the middle and lower classes. Second, most news anchors make a healthy amount of money, well over the limit which Barack Obama considers middle class. Third, this will cause the US citizens who already not like Barack Obama to dislike him more. All these might generate a movement of putting down Barack Obama. This will make it harder for Barack Obama to satisfy their ideas and their representatives' ideas. Barack Obama will have to make major adjustments to his policies.
Again these are just some of my personal thoughts, not beliefs. That would be silly. I support neither the Democratic, Republic, or any other party. I vote on government officials who will benefit me the most at the cost of the wealthy, a great leader, and one who does not become very egotistic. The majority of politicains are egotistic and do not fully represent their constituents' beliefs and policies. Barack Obama seems to be like the leader who can lead America out of the "War on Terrorism" and the great downfall of the economy.
Thank You George Morin,
Mrs. Cole's Student
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