There is a world of difference between censorship of news and ensuring that the reported news is fair and honest. I have no knowledge of the events as I gave up on most newspapers many years ago but, if what DMcG says is true then that is a prime example of dishonestly reporting events. Rags like the Daily Heil and the Stun sail very close to the wind with things like this. They know that people will only read the headlines and go for the soundbites beneath. They get away with these dishonest tactics because, if taken to task, they will point out that the full story was reported in microprint on page 17 of the same paper, sandwiched between Strictly and X-Factor. It is this type of thing that is so frustrating and results in the 'dumbing down' of such serious issues as the EU to the level of the previously mentioned TV shows.

To be honest, I cannot blame the newspapers entirely. It is almost as if a huge chunk of the population has given up thinking for itself and relies on being told what to think by the media. They are fed a diet of 'reality' shows and get involved to such an extent that they can be told anything as long as it comes from the mouth of a celebrity. The government loves this, and I include the previous Labour administration, as it results in a simple method to control the views of the population. They have even begun to elevate some of their number to celebrity level as well, Probably starting with Tony Blair and culminating in Ed Balls prancing round the dance floor. Goebbels would have loved it if he could have achieved the same so effectively!

So, there you have it. The Gospel according to Dave the Gnome. Simon Cowell is to blame for everything...

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