Thank You Mr. Vick
I can’t believe that I am going to write this. I cringe at the very thought of it. But here it goes. All of a sudden the media circus surrounding Paris Hilton’s prison time and subsequent release isn’t so bad. I know somebody kill me quickly. But hear me out for a second. What is soon to be the Michael Vick (quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons) dog fighting circus is going to suck up more media air than Paris “No Talent” Hilton, Lindsey “Cokehead” Lohan, and Brittney “Rehab Quiter” Spears combined. Can you say OJ trial?
Michael Vick, an African-American superstar athlete, is charged with breaking several federal laws. According to ESPN.com the indictments include conspiracy charges involving competitive dog fighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines. Based on some of what I have read about the specific charges, Mr. Vick may have been involved in some abhorrent behavior with these dogs. Boy he is in big trouble, Americans love their dogs and he may be guilty of mis-treating them in the worst way. Once you piss off the dog loving public you are screwed. Now, I must remind you, in America you are innocent until proven guilty. Can you here the sarcasm in that statement? Unfortunately he is guilty in the court of “public opinion”.
However, the public opinion may be cut across “racial” lines. That is partly why a case like this garners such media attention. The “race card” always makes for good television, as evident by the OJ and Kobe Bryant trials. There was so much media attention surrounding those two cases that a bevy of other news worthy stories were brushed aside. That cannot happen again. There is way too much going on in the world right now to allow this story to dominate the airwaves.
The reality is that many of these celebrity stories are now “news worthy” because networks have merged their news division in with their entertainment division. Now what we have on our nightly news is infotainment. Historically, the evening news provided us with information that was pertinent to our lives. Instead we now get the latest on Lohan. CAN SOMEBODY MAKE IT STOP? IT HURTS MY HEAD!!!
I realize that after working long hours people do not want to hear about the latest from Iraq or how many indictments are being handed out to the White House administration when they relax in front of the TV. It is much easier to get caught up in the latest drama about over paid athletes and under talented actresses. But there has to be a limit. I just don’t think the 18-24 demographic knows where it is. I guess it doesn’t matter because they truly rule the world anyway.
DIALOUGE IS DEMORACTIC!!!
R.
Michael Vick, an African-American superstar athlete, is charged with breaking several federal laws. According to ESPN.com the indictments include conspiracy charges involving competitive dog fighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines. Based on some of what I have read about the specific charges, Mr. Vick may have been involved in some abhorrent behavior with these dogs. Boy he is in big trouble, Americans love their dogs and he may be guilty of mis-treating them in the worst way. Once you piss off the dog loving public you are screwed. Now, I must remind you, in America you are innocent until proven guilty. Can you here the sarcasm in that statement? Unfortunately he is guilty in the court of “public opinion”.
However, the public opinion may be cut across “racial” lines. That is partly why a case like this garners such media attention. The “race card” always makes for good television, as evident by the OJ and Kobe Bryant trials. There was so much media attention surrounding those two cases that a bevy of other news worthy stories were brushed aside. That cannot happen again. There is way too much going on in the world right now to allow this story to dominate the airwaves.
The reality is that many of these celebrity stories are now “news worthy” because networks have merged their news division in with their entertainment division. Now what we have on our nightly news is infotainment. Historically, the evening news provided us with information that was pertinent to our lives. Instead we now get the latest on Lohan. CAN SOMEBODY MAKE IT STOP? IT HURTS MY HEAD!!!
I realize that after working long hours people do not want to hear about the latest from Iraq or how many indictments are being handed out to the White House administration when they relax in front of the TV. It is much easier to get caught up in the latest drama about over paid athletes and under talented actresses. But there has to be a limit. I just don’t think the 18-24 demographic knows where it is. I guess it doesn’t matter because they truly rule the world anyway.
DIALOUGE IS DEMORACTIC!!!
R.
posted by Sifter at
4:50 PM
1 Comments:
I'd like to believe that it is just the 18-25 year olds in this country that don't seem to care about anything with substance, but the sad reality of it is, the majority of people, all ages includes, have gotten caught up in this whole "Hollywood" gossip hour we call the news. And I like that you pointed out how stories like Michael Vick, or the Beckhams' first day in LA are becoming more important than the war in Iraq (which by the way people, the war still exists, and it's not getting better). My husband is training to fight in that war, and it kills to think that the country he's fighting for doesn't even know what's really going on over there! It's sickening to think that Hilton's jail stint triumped on news stands, while American soliders are dying DAILY...yes DAILY!
I like this one Roberto...and I wish people would take head to your words but unfortunately, Lohan's pathetic alcoholism is much too important this day and age!? It's sad...it's truly sad!
Keep em' coming...I'm really enjoying your daily sift!
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