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By Gustav Wynn (about the author)
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I understand Rush, Hannity and the others have legions of supporters. I invite their comments and arguments. Should we teach our children to be aware of all sides of an issue when they make decisions? What do you feel are the most and least biased media outlets available in the U.S. today and why? These are important discussions. I think Americans can handle the whole truth and need to know everything to sort out for themselves.
Even if it gets messy, public discourse is preferable to the un-American practice of propaganda. But it's obvious any government regulation today attempting to restore balance to political talk radio would fail as it's current priorities lie in cooperating with the "big six" media oligarchies. Do we need to censor Hannity and Limbaugh? Absolutely not - censorship is the last thing we need now, we instead need a public proclamation of shame from the broadcasting trade, the religious sector, parent groups, journalists, educators, watchdog and consumer groups decrying intentional distortion.
We need to decide what public media in America should look like. I for one will teach my children not to name-call, hide facts, overgeneralize, or "practice to deceive". I will also teach them American history, our origins, how and why our Constitution was crafted, and how people lose sight of brotherhood in the pursuit of wealth. This because America is a once-great story I still believe in. If you believe Americans need more intrusion, mounting international debt, underhanded business practices and endless asymmetrical war, enjoy, because the propaganda is catapulted weekdays from noon to six, check your local listings.
Become a Fan (14 fans) -- Page 4 of 4 page(s)
Even if it gets messy, public discourse is preferable to the un-American practice of propaganda. But it's obvious any government regulation today attempting to restore balance to political talk radio would fail as it's current priorities lie in cooperating with the "big six" media oligarchies. Do we need to censor Hannity and Limbaugh? Absolutely not - censorship is the last thing we need now, we instead need a public proclamation of shame from the broadcasting trade, the religious sector, parent groups, journalists, educators, watchdog and consumer groups decrying intentional distortion.
We need to decide what public media in America should look like. I for one will teach my children not to name-call, hide facts, overgeneralize, or "practice to deceive". I will also teach them American history, our origins, how and why our Constitution was crafted, and how people lose sight of brotherhood in the pursuit of wealth. This because America is a once-great story I still believe in. If you believe Americans need more intrusion, mounting international debt, underhanded business practices and endless asymmetrical war, enjoy, because the propaganda is catapulted weekdays from noon to six, check your local listings.
(OpEdNews Contributing Editor since October 2006) Inner city schoolteacher from New York, mostly covering media manipulation. I put election/finance reform ahead of all issues but also advocate for fiscal conservatism, ethics in journalism and (more...)
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Hannity and Limbaugh
by Linda Bailey on Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 6:45:06 AM
I'm afraid you just don't get it
by F T (Ted) Cloak Jr on Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 10:35:42 AM
I am embarrassed
by wgadget on Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 12:41:22 PM
Drive-by comments
by Gustav Wynn on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 10:03:02 PM
Rush's last day on TV
by Gerald Sutliff on Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 6:20:31 PM
I think I got it....
by Gustav Wynn on Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 7:01:00 PM
"we need"
by Justin Hinkley on Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 8:41:29 PM
Where's the line, justin?
by Gustav Wynn on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 10:24:57 PM
Fairness
by Ray Walton on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 7:59:17 AM
No one should control anyone else
by Gustav Wynn on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 10:42:19 PM
Rush Limbaugh & Hanity Success--It's called Capitalism
by Michael Johnson on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 8:08:43 AM
What is a moonbat anyway?
by Gustav Wynn on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 11:00:44 PM
My opinion of Sean Hannity ...
by Georgia Mittendorf on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 12:27:31 PM
inverse is also true
by Bryan Brattin on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 2:13:35 PM
Asymmetrical broadcasts
by Gustav Wynn on Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 12:08:04 AM
whose ethics?
by Bryan Brattin on Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 9:29:33 AM
Our discussion a microcosm of Sean Hannity's show?
by Gustav Wynn on Wednesday, Mar 19, 2008 at 8:46:51 PM
I wonder...
by Mr Stq on Monday, Mar 17, 2008 at 7:34:20 PM
But who do you think is least biased?
by Gustav Wynn on Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 12:14:06 AM