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Cindy O’Dell's avatar

I used to hate when people would “blame the media” because I was a journalist and lumping everything under “the media” failed to take into account the hard work 99% of journalists and editors were doing. Yet now I find myself wanting to blame both social media and traditional media (though not sure there are nearly enough if those left or editors working at the ones that do exist) for the hyperbolic emphasis on the cruel, the awful, etc. No wonder we’re surprised when people work together and survive! Thanks for the dose of reality.

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Birgitte Rasine's avatar

The vast majority of people, the silent majority that never makes headlines, are fundamentally good and well-meaning people. I can't say the same for many of the public figures dominating our media sphere. But that makes sense, if you think about the nature of narcissism, greed, and thirst for power vs humility, gratitude, and a solid work ethic.

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