Take a look at this interesting conversation about the media coverage of the Koran-burning controversy. Post a comment by 8 p.m. Friday for a grade. Granted, this isn't exactly on topic for Chapter 2, but this debate about how the media covers the news is happening now. Our class blog is more flexible than our text book. Lets take advantage of that.
Also, unless I hear some strenuous objection, I'm thinking I'd like to delay the deadline for your Kindle paper for a couple weeks, until say Oct. 8. I'm going to assume that's a popular decision unless I hear otherwise.
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Look at all the attention this small(apx 50 members), rather backwater church is receiving in the news lately.I have mixed feelings about the media in this case. This is one small homegrown radical religious nut, who has been slamming Islam for quite some time now. To allow him the spotlight on/around what I consider our national day of mourning, is kind of sad.I understand the media has its job to do, and am sure that there were many stories on the positive events occurring on 9/11/2010.Sadly, none of which I can remember today.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the media, it will always be there ready to report the latest scare on anything they can get their hands on. I would hope that we as American citizens recognize the impact that we have on our nation, both individually and as a whole. Our actions today are affecting others dramatically worldwide. We need to be more focused and aware so that we can protect our country. Although we want justice, we need to remember those that are at war and risking their lives for us. Basically, What I am saying is that people like Pastor Terry Jones are causing more damage than good. Foolish choices will only bring about more chaos for our country. While we have every reason to fight for our rights we need to take the higher stance and think before we act. We need to outsmart others so that we are not outsmarted and be one step ahead of the game, not letting our own weaknesses get the best of us. Where there is chaos, there is calamity. We live in a corrupt world, hence we need to remember those that have gone before us. The media needs to take this into perspective. It's not always about the next dollar and we should be focused on protecting our nation from more harm.
ReplyDeleteOctober 8th would be awsome ... I also commented on this for the news reporting blog. Am I allowed to "double dip" being that its the exact same article?
ReplyDeleteWow. I think this is sad. I agree with Jessica - there are people risking their lives right not for our freedoms, and this guy is publicly antagonizing the ones posing the threat. Mass media is a great thing, in perspective. This definitely shows an example of something that would have best been swept under the rug. I guess the idea of mass communication has it's ups and downs, but sometimes it's be better for those publishing the stories to take a step back and realize that we aren't the only ones watching.
ReplyDeleteIt is not as if this is somehow a rare occurrence even, If you look at the Westburrogh Baptist Church, this has been their trick for years. They get people worked up over things and get air time, that seems to be all they know how to do. I don't think this is somehow the media stirring up trouble but simply a flaw in the 24 hour news cycle that forces it to latch on to anything that is more "interesting" then a kitten up a tree or minor drug bust.
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ReplyDeleteIn a world of Facebook, Twitter, blogs, forums, and other countless feeds through the internet it's virtually impossible to avoid knowing about someone like Terry Jones. I'm sure there are those out there that try to bury such information, but it doesn't take much to expose it. It only takes one person to "poop in the pool", and one more to point it out. Then before you know it there is a video on YouTube. If one newsource doesn't cover a juicy story, then they know someone else will. I agree we have more responsibility to weed through the news and take any persuasion with a grain of salt. However, I agree with Megan, the media has a responsibility to be aware of just how massive and diverse its audience is, and how they are shaping a perspective of what goes on here in the states.
ReplyDeleteI'm posting this for Becky, who has been having computer woes.
ReplyDeleteI love the way in every comment I can relate and think to myself “oh ya that’s a good point”. By the time I was done reading all the comments I was utterly confused and unsure of what I thought, think or might think about Pastor Jones. I understand how you can be so passionate about one subject and want everyone to hear you, but I also know how important it is to think about who it’s going to effect. In today’s fast paced technical world we have how many people at the click of a mouse? In some ways I feel we as a nation have lost touch with the reality of just how big the outcomes of our actions can really grow. Pastor Jones isn’t a public figure, nobody has ever heard his name before this, he doesn’t pastor thousands of people, he’s just a small voice that knew how to get himself heard in a big way. Do I think he’s right? Well, I too am a Christian and as far as I can tell God wants us to spread the message of His love, not hate. I never really understood what he thought this act of hate would accomplish and how it would benefit our nation or the Kingdom of God. I guess at this point I’m still standing back in confusion amazed once again at the mentality of our nation and what we think is news worthily. I’m afraid we haven’t heard that last of this man’s name. As history always seems to repeat it’s self, him or one of his newly found followers will be on the national news at some point stirring up more controversy and giving us all something to talk about. Let’s just continue to pray for our military men and women and the effect our choices could have on them.
Well said Becky! Let us try not to get confused by information overload, the knee~jerk reaction of myself, and the mentality of our nation.I like what you remind me of; ...the effect our choices could have on them. Good luck with your computer.
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