America (the book): A Citezen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (assigned reading: chapter 7)

The book, formatted to emulate a high school text book, made me laugh out loud. The subject of chapter seven is not funny, but is in fact sad and alarming. I agree strongly with to views expressed. The audience's belief in the trustworthiness of the media compounds the tragedy of the loss of it's accuracy and accountability. The tabloid-like propaganda that is presented as `news' is the reason I have become disenchanted ( and dis-interested). It is a real chore to have to evaluate every aspect of each subject presented. I end up feelin' like I have to take it all in with a large grain of salt because I question the value and accuracy of the presentations

John Stewart's irreverent and comic presentation of these sad, alarming, and even overwhelming state of affairs makes them less painful to think about. . . and thinking about these things is what EVERYONE needs to do.

I'm glad I purchased the book, and I intend to read the whole thing.