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: /p> p>Well, Duh. Of course there is no mention of cell phones in the Constitution. Must I explain why to the VRW? br> -- unsigned /p> p> NEWS PRINCES br> Re: Enemy Central's When It Raines and Fools of the Trade : /p>

I read this week's Enemy of the Week. It referenced last week's EOW, which I promptly found archived and went on to read (sorry!). That reference was to ABC, Terry Moran, and Sir Peter Jennings, of "World News" fame. Our community, Portland, Oregon, was graced by a full day of Sir Peter, as in 24+ hours' worth! He was gracious to co-chair our local town hall live TV show on the ABC affiliate as well as anchor his "World News Tonight" from our beautiful area.

Mr. Jennings was glad to explain his role in the news media as well as his desired outcome in that role. He sounded decidedly French when speaking of the media's role and his role as the editor-in-chief of ABC's "World News Tonight." He went on to say that their (his) job was to act as a counter-balance to the stated U.S. policy (read: President Bush's), and to provide another view. Not one time did he mention the primary role of news shows, the one remembered in the past, in reporting the news. The "editing" came in deciding subjects of "national importance," or which live events to cover, or what general topics would be of interest to viewers. Now we have the pleasure of hearing vaunted opinions of such luminaries as Sir Peter, or the ever valiant Prince Terry. Any question as to their opinions and slanting is cast aside by reviewing the question asked by his royalness, the Crown Prince, referenced in the EOW of March 7th.

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