I am only reposting this because the comments slamming the - TopicsExpress



          

I am only reposting this because the comments slamming the original poster (Time) for being a nitpicky nitwit are pretty awesome. Social media has leveled the playing field even for news organizations and politicians who now respond to public sentiment within 24 hour news cycles, almost like voting on American Idol... Im not a huge fan of the pageantry industry per se, but I get tired of all the knee-jerk beauty-shaming that sometimes passes for journalism, assuming that any attractive woman on television cant possibly be smart or worthy without her looks. That is myopic antifeminist thinking, though ironically sometimes propelled by women/feminists themselves occasionally.... And that is the problem… We cannot Revive Ophelia if we are constantly putting her down or punching her out… (Dont even get me started on the NFL!!) News organizations should use their platform to help bring about greater awareness, tolerance and understanding regarding people and experiences around the world. When they place ratings above expository education for the greater good, they have violated our trust and the sanctity of their profession.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:21:34 +0000

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