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jalan48

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6. This a bit different take on your OP. I find it interesting that we, as Americans, go right on with

Reply to dlk (Original post)

Tue Oct 3, 2017, 10:15 AM

Oct 2017

our big sporting events the same day these horrific tragedies take place. Sure, the broadcasters lower their voices and speak solemnly about the loss of love ones. Then, it's back to the game with fans screaming and insulting the opposing team. Nothing is going to interrupt our lives unless someone we know is directly affected by these tragedies. The media helps sanitize the carnage by allowing us to pretend out fantasies are more important than reality.

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It's Time for the MSM to Stop Sanitizing the Carnage [View all] dlk Oct 2017 OP

I think families of the dead would prefer not. cwydro Oct 2017 #1

No one would want to see it HAB911 Oct 2017 #2

No it's not oberliner Oct 2017 #3

I agree superpatriotman Oct 2017 #4

Emmitt Till exboyfil Oct 2017 #5

This a bit different take on your OP. I find it interesting that we, as Americans, go right on with jalan48 Oct 2017 #6

I agree we need to see the actual carnage and gore gopiscrap Oct 2017 #7