End Gun Violence and Violent Rhetoric

I refer you to my previous posting: The only reason a gun exists is to kill.

And I encourage you to visit this web site, The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and, if not become a member, at least read the information.

I believe in freedom of speech.  I love words.  But as a society we must start doing a better job of choosing words to express what we feel.  Tone down the violent talk. 

Keep in mind that media commentators are being paid to do what they do.  I once knew a radio personality who told me that  he easily could do any radio show -- religious, right wing, left wing  -- if he was paid enough.  This admission was an eye opener for me.  Take everything with a grain of salt.  Read widely, listen to various reports from different sectors of our society.

Pay attention to the sponsors of the different shows that you watch and listen to.  The money is coming from the sponsors for these people to be on air.

Remember, as a commentator is whipping you  into a frenzy, that he or she is sitting  in a studio or perhaps a room at their home while broadcasting.  As soon as that camera stops running, he or she will go grab a bite to eat, run errands, play golf, take a trip, visit a friend . . ..  These people are regular human beings just like you. 

The only difference is that they have your ear for 30 minutes or an hour.  Take that into consideration.  These people are no more intelligent than you are.  Don't let them whip you into a frenzy.  Think about what is being said.  Consider it.  Study it.  You will realize that most of their words are hot air spoken to fill space between the commercials.

The delivery of our information through various media becomes more intimate every day.  Be wary of this for it is a false intimacy. 

Commentators and hosts of shows get paid to do what they do and the American people are falling for it.  Shame on all of us.