CHART: Antidotes for lemmings

Last week’s opinion pages contained nearly unanimous content regarding Vanessa Otero’s previously published “chart.” Agree or disagree with it, may it serve as a tipping point for us all to observe our own search for the truth. Are we using the same sources (or single source) and never questioning content or possible bias?

As the chart illustrated to us, in our free country, we are incredibly blessed by the First Amendment of our Constitution to have the privilege of many news sources. This is not the case in oppressive countries. Carefully crafted single source propaganda is their only choice. Their information highway is permanently and intentionally in gridlock as their dictators have intended.

Let none of us behave like lemmings or unquestioning followers. Let us use our free will, intelligence and take the time to seek out various news sources and points of view to arrive at our own opinion. It will then be an educated one.

PAMELA BOUILLON

Coeur d’Alene