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Catwoman · 04-28-2004, 11:00 AM

Some would argue the media is a powerful (and somewhat malevolent) force in determining public opinion, politically or sociologically. Others would argue that political discourse has to originate somewhere (i.e. the public), and newspaper sales are reflective of key issue relevance. Any thoughts?

04-28-2004, 11:00 AM	#1
Catwoman stalking a Tom Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: on the edge of the english channel Posts: 1,000	Does the media (at large) reflect or dictate public opinion? Some would argue the media is a powerful (and somewhat malevolent) force in determining public opinion, politically or sociologically. Others would argue that political discourse has to originate somewhere (i.e. the public), and newspaper sales are reflective of key issue relevance. Any thoughts? __________________ I've decided I'm not going to have a signature anymore.