OPINION:
Donald Trump’s victory bought us some time, but there are still two pressing issues which must be addressed immediately.
One is our disaster of an education system, which not only doesn’t teach kids how to think, but ignores our history, our form of government (formerly known as civics) and instead of teaching, indoctrinates students with insane, left-wing ideas.
The second problem is the media with its bias, propaganda and political collusion. When the Founding Fathers drafted the First Amendment and referred to freedom of the press, I can’t believe they were talking about propaganda (a technique used in dictatorships including the former Soviet Union and some South American countries) or collusion with the government. In fact I am certain they intended exactly the opposite. The press was supposed to be the watchdog over the government, liberty’s last bastion.
I’ve come to the conclusion that the media should be charged with federal crimes related to gross violations of the First Amendment, including dereliction of duty. The press, like the rest of us, must be subject to the laws of the country. If not, this great experiment in democracy will be over.
HARVEY BOWER
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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