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[Little32]

So that was mostly a joke, in terms of the suggestion that others don't watch. Folks do what they want to do. We are all grown.

I do have a genuine and hearty dislike for most televised news though, particularly the 24 hours news channel variety, exactly because I find it to be mostly sensationalism, speculation, and spin without a whole lot of actual journalism. I tend to read or listen to my news, though there are a few news programs (generally public t. v.) that I do watch.

I will say that I have not been running into this sentiment that it is our "duty" everywhere I turn though. So....

ETA: Also, it seems to me that you and Phil are posting about two separate things. I read Phil's initial post as a rant about individual "duty" in this crisis (which is what I was responding to), while the examples that you provided were more about U. S. responsibility. But perhaps I misread.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Little32

ETA: Also, it seems to me that you and Phil are posting about two separate things. I read Phil's initial post as a rant about individual "duty" in this crisis (which is what I was responding to), while the examples that you provided were more about U. S. responsibility. But perhaps I misread.

If that is the case I am even more surprised that you say you haven't seen it expressed. Individual solicitations are everywhere and not just on the news. Hence the origin of this thread and not to mention FB.

And as Dr. Phil said, since we comprise America it trickles down to us as individuals.