Brian Running wrote:

NPR is the only source of news in the US today that presents a broad
perspective, and takes care to present all sides of an issue.

What is the NPR stance on the .50BMG law passed in California recently?

NPR may have had a good scare thrown in it as a result of attempts to
cut off federal dollars and Bush II being elected, I'll have to start
listening to it again and see.

I think journalism has reached such a state in America that people don't
recognize good journalism anymore.

True, especially considering that the majority of the population has
only had access to TV showing news from CBS, NBC, ABC, and radio
stations that use Rueters, AP, and UPI news feeds.

They want everything presented to them
with a slant, so it's safe and appealing to them, whatever their particular
position on the political spectrum.

Oh, yes. That's true. It certainly explains why so many people are
starting to ignore the MSM, switching to the internet and talk radio for
their news. The MSM is too far left to suit them.

IMO, most do not realize why they feel a vague sense of disatisfaction
with the news, and why they change channels or put on a DVD when only
the news is on.

They realize it when they find the alternatives.