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The World Is As The World Is
Peace is a state of mind, not a cessation of hostilities
If you follow the news, you’re probably a little depressed right now. There are so many stories about horrible things — mostly in the name of power and greed — going on in the world.
The media seems to have lost its way as well. So much of what is published as news is little more than opinion or propaganda. The rest is about wars, disasters, and reminders of how little we’re actually doing to address the existential threats we face as a species.
Whenever I tune in to listen to the news, I find myself wondering what happened to impartial journalism. It seems every journalist is either pushing an agenda or trying to trip up some politician with gotcha questions.
I’ve been reading newspapers and following news and current affairs programs since I was a schoolboy. I’m old enough to remember a time when print was still king and television was only starting to influence the way we viewed the world. I’ve witnessed a few changes in the ways news has been packaged for general consumption — not all of them beneficial.
These days, even outlets that were once trusted sources leave you wondering if their journalists are pushing a particular agenda, even if their editorial boards aren’t. Other outlets are so…