Different Points of View
With all the polarization in our country today, it’s interesting to see how the NFL protests are reported by CNN and Fox News. Both news networks have commentators providing different viewpoints, but both have a predominant way they frame the issue. CNN speaks more about the underlying protest of African-American players against violence to African-Americans, and Fox focuses on patriotism. Both are valid points and need to be brought out in civil discussion.
I’m also struck about the discussion over free speech. The problem is that on either the extreme left or right, proponents are in favor of free speech for their point of view not for the other point of view.
We need to get to a point where we can discuss different points of view without villainizing the opposition.
I’m also struck about the discussion over free speech. The problem is that on either the extreme left or right, proponents are in favor of free speech for their point of view not for the other point of view.
We need to get to a point where we can discuss different points of view without villainizing the opposition.
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Mackay
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Sep 29, 2017 05:36PM
You mean, we need to get BACK to a point where we can discuss different points of view... In my memory, and yours, that used to happen. "Compromise" was not a dirty word. Henry Clay was called "the Great Compromiser" out of respect, not out of disdain.
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