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2002-09-30 International

Soddies recall ambassador to Qatar over al-Jazeera...

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2002-09-30 02:33 pm|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Have to admit I'm a bit fond of al Jazeera.
I think you are spot on with : "...al-Jazeera, whether one agrees with them all the time or not, has this "free press" idea down pretty well."

Chortling...

Posted by Kathy K 2002-09-30 17:24:31|| [site-essential.com] 2002-09-30 17:24:31|| Front Page Top

#2 I think it's a principle that pays off, though. If there's only one source available, and that one doesn't make sense, people tend to think they're missing a point someplace and agree with it anyway. "They must know something I don't know..."

If there are multiple sources, and none of them make sense, it's doubtful they all agree on the details. This induces confusion and a tendency to discount them all.

If there are lotsa sources, and most don't make any sense, but a few do, the ones that do will gain influence. Al-Jazeera's a first step on a long road, but it's a necessary step. I'm all for it.

Posted by Fred 2002-10-01 05:57:30|| 2002-10-01 05:57:30|| Front Page Top

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