The "Treason" of the Media
In the context of such a total two-front war against global terror, the media in general have an historical responsibility, as the fourth-estate in the political structure of democratic countries , to generate a factual awareness, beyond any shades of ideology, among its readers and viewers about the real stakes of the war against these fanatic barbarians-- an awareness that will mobilize the people of these countries that are engaged in this war, to stand unflinchingly behind their governments.
As in any critical armed conflict that involves the vital interests of a nation, the moral strength of its civilians is just as important as the moral strength of its armed forces in the defeat of a mortal enemy, such as the terrorists are...
In the context of such a total two-front war against global terror, the media in general have an historical responsibility, as the fourth-estate in the political structure of democratic countries , to generate a factual awareness, beyond any shades of ideology, among its readers and viewers about the real stakes of the war against these fanatic barbarians-- an awareness that will mobilize the people of these countries that are engaged in this war, to stand unflinchingly behind their governments.
As in any critical armed conflict that involves the vital interests of a nation, the moral strength of its civilians is just as important as the moral strength of its armed forces in the defeat of a mortal enemy, such as the terrorists are...