The chasm between

Excessive exposure on things like the affairs of Tiger Woods are completely over the top and not at all in sync with what is on the minds of citizens. Gossip is gossip and people chat about it as conversation filler - it moves us off the weather and the weekend stories.

But it's not real and the impact to our life is zero.

There is a tremendous chasm between information being provided by the media and what is on Mr. Citizen's mind.

The media does very well in coming together in times of strife. Reporting on large events gives a sense of purpose that is often absent in the day to day reporting of issues.

We need journalists that go after the daily issues of our society. Farming, education, and housing are just a few of the issues that get short shrift while party crashers and celebrity affairs are the main staple.

Dumbing down has became popular. It's like watching your child not achieve their full potential because they are lazy. You want to shake them because you know they can do better and you look forward to them realizing that and putting forth a better effort.