If I could add Media Mogul Ted Turner's classic take on this:

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2004/0407.turner.html

Bad bad government!
Bad bad big media!
Bad bad big companies!
Gotta crush em!


My opinion? I agree with gims. WE let it happen. WE elect our Washington representatives (those of us who actually bother to vote.) WE add to the ratings of the cheaply-made reality shows and other forms of non-quality programming. WE buy the latest and greatest from the biggest companies, whether the products are made in the USA or not.

It all starts with us.
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Josie smile