tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310158610197025977.post6414484203368010666..comments2023-04-13T07:18:14.262-07:00Comments on Courierwatch: Why we should always read skepticallySteven Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15663818104866997062noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310158610197025977.post-57691440845588381662010-08-15T03:33:48.804-07:002010-08-15T03:33:48.804-07:00This is because "no one" is ever held ac...This is because "no one" is ever held accountable for anything once a certain level has been obtained. Our officials and our governmental leadership teach us this on a monthly, if not daily basis. How many times do we hear of an investigation into a public official or entity that the media repeatedly plays/shoves down our throats, that mysteriously disappears without any further ado; or gets white-washed over like this incident with a simple press release and a very handy "scapegoat". Somehow we've created this monster in both an elected government and a free press (sadness and sarcasm in equal amounts for both).Brer Citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633239452057454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310158610197025977.post-64835186346919832682010-08-12T21:37:51.560-07:002010-08-12T21:37:51.560-07:00I am finding it increasingly troublesome that indi...I am finding it increasingly troublesome that individuals holding powerful positions, politicians, government agencies and even the armed services seem to be incapable of telling the straight, unvarnished truth about much of anything. They seem all too often to either spin any unpleasant or embarrassing situation, or blatantly lie about it. They repeatedly give dishonest, evasive, self-serving answers ... and in a time when ultimately they will be caught out. This sad story brings to mind the terrible, cruel lies following the death of Pat Tillman from friendly fire (strange use of the word friendly). Whatever has become of the elementary standards of fairness and decency?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com