I recognize local news is important. Nonetheless, I am losing the ability to tolerate the broadcasts \u2014 radio or tv. Stories that include interviews with Joe Six-Pack or Karen are excruciatingly painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This morning, I listened to a local citizen pontificate on why they were furious their local church is not yet open to the public. Nevermind the fact that the United States of America, including this person\u2019s state, is in the midst of a global pandemic in which a highly communicable disease has killed more than 170,000 Americans. \u201cGod is my be-all and end-all. . . . I want to go to Church.\u201d Well, there you have it. From that person\u2019s mouth to God\u2019s ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t blame the citizen who espoused the beliefs. Here in the Red, White, and Blue, one is free to speak ignorant, close-minded thoughts. The culprit is the station\u2019s producer or another person, who directed a reporter to interview the enlightened citizenry. PLEASE STOP THIS MADNESS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do not tune in to local news such that I might learn about my neighbor\u2019s opinions on politics, the weather, sports, or anything else. That\u2019s the purpose of vitriolic hangouts such as talk radio, Twitter, and internet message boards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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