Some will be shocked to hear this, but I think that I am turning a new leaf with my views of journalism. Maybe, and I mean maybe journalism is not that bad. I read an article about a U.S. civilian being kidnapped in Iraq, and I must say that sometimes a person needs control in certain issues, instead of saying what they feel all of the time. The article was very composed and gave a small partial side toward the U.S., but the control of the article was very good, not ranting out toward the Iraqi people.
I am not saying that I like journalism more than I like editorials, editorials are just fun. But what I am saying, is that journalism might not be as bad as I thought it was. It is needed in newspapers (there, are you happy Amanda!), and some articles can still be interesting without the need of an opinion. But if the rest of the world doesn't mind, I am going to stick with the SPORTS SECTION!!! :-P
Posted by The Gentle Giant at April 12, 2004 1:13 PMJason, you might be interested in knowing that the other day I started writing a very long comment on someone's blog (I honestly don't remember whose) that turned into a three-page stand-alone essay in favor of college athletics -- which suprised me... though I can't quite develop a fondness for the Neanderthal thugs who used to harass me in high school.
If it hadn't been for the SHU blogs on athletics, I would probably never have considered alternative views.
I haven't posted that essay yet anywhere, but I won't mind sharing it in class.
Posted by: Dennis G. Jerz at April 12, 2004 11:04 PMTee-hee.
Posted by: Amanda at April 13, 2004 1:16 AM