drama_farmer
Central Kentucky (Bluegrass)
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I just watched the Investigation Discovery (People Magazine Investigates) episode about Deorr Kunz Jr. and was surprised how it was the polar opposite of the Missing 411 program as far as who looks guilty. It's kinda scary how much power MSM has over the public to sway them either way!
BBM
I agree with that sentiment a million times over. I know that I am very susceptible to suggestion, especially when it comes in narrative form and is professionally presented. The "media" uses its expertise to craft a story and present "evidence" to support that particular story. The producers may or may not have an agenda, but every story needs a beginning, middle and end, and every human has a point of view. One truth that I have come to understand is that there is no such thing as actual "objectivity" (the opinion of this human only). In my experience, realizing that truth about myself and human nature at least keeps me aware of that tendency, I guess.
So, in my mind, knowing I'm impressionable is not necessarily a bad thing, and I try to use that trait to my advantage. When presented with any "side" I do try to keep an open mind.
MOO