freedomfighter's blog

The print media often claims that its purpose is to provide information to the citizens. Does anyone believe this?

The Bee recently sued to obtain pension information on Stan County retired employees. Public employee are also citizens. Who agrees this information should be public information?

Since the print media has the ability to decide elections, sway peoples oppinions, and choose which facts it puts in a story or leaves out, should'nt they provide the salaries of all its staff and employees?

If the  print media were concerned about quality factual reporting, all papers would be free. If the goal of papers is to inform the public of what is occuring, then all papers should be free. The cost of making papers would be paid for by Ads.

As we move into 2008, I would like to post a thought for the citizens of Modesto. I would like for us to get involved and understand the complex situation we are in, regarding our econimic condition. We owe alot to our wine industry (Ag, or wealthy farmers) . But, it is this same industry, which, controls the local growth and the wages we as citizens earn. You will not hear a single politcal figure speak of, what I am about to write. The reason you will not hear from them is because they, are in fear of not being re-elected, and not receiving campaign donations, etc.

Special interest exist in Modesto. Ever since the collapse (decline) of the silicon valley, fortune 500 companies have desired to come to Modesto and develop industry. The key to their desire is the cost of land.

Most of us would think, the presence of these companies would benefit Modesto as a whole, socially, politcally, and economically. Most , of us,who have grown up or moved to Modesto would like to see our college grads., return to Modesto and have succesful, local careers. But, why does this not happen?