The media has a critical role in the protection
of our liberties from an obtrusive central government. In trying to protect
Obama from any criticism, the press has abdicated its responsibility as watch
dog for the people. It will be harder and harder to rein in future presidents
the more the media allow Obama to abuse the power of his office.
I argue that Snowden would have leaked the
information he obtained to the US press in anonymity if he thought they would
use the information to hold this administration accountable. Instead he felt he
needed to go to Russia and China. Why do you think he took the course of action
he did?
The media was all too willing to release
classified information they obtained from informants, protect their sources, and
collect their Pulitzers when George Bush was in office. But this president
isn’t a Republican. I fear it will be worse if Hillary is elected. The media
is already paving the way for her election with articles that white-wash the
Benghazi scandal.
There is a long list of people responsible for
this devastating period in our country’s history: from Socialist Democrats to
weak-kneed Republicans. Included in the list has to be the media. But don’t
expect to hear this addressed by reporters, they’re taking the fifth.
P.S. Make no mistake: I am not making excuses
for Snowden. He is a traitor and should be treated as such.
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