Those folks who say things like "All the news media are nothing but a government propaganda" or "They're all the same, so it doesn't make any difference who you vote for," are a) extremely cynical (whether they think so or not) and b) not really paying attention.

It's an easy way avoid a citizen's responsibility to participate in the political system. One can just throw up one's hands and say "Why bother? What's the use!??"

This is a way of saying "Let George do it." Well, here's a news flash! George is doing it!

I don't think sitting back and "viewing with alarm" while trying to remain smug and aloof is helping the situation much.

Don Firth

P. S. (Not addressed to anyone specifically, but those who fit know who they are) Are you going to your party caucus to argue for the candidate of your choice? Oh! That's right! All the candidates are the same, so what's the point? Besides, you don't belong to a party.

"I'd rather just sit HERE and grouse."