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From: Chrisha Hall
Date: 1/21/01
Time: 3:24:48 PM
Remote Name: 152.163.205.11
I have to say that I enjoyed this chapter. It brought to my attention a lot of things that I was previously unaware of. For instance, about the Central Park jogger case, well simultaneuously,there was a black mother of four raped, beaten and shot and hardly any coverage was given to that. I didnt think that was fair, but it seems now that the media isnt. Another point that I liked is how black people who are in the limelight are often asked how they feel about Farrakhan and judged by how they answer. If white people arent asked and judged by how they feel about, say, Hitler (for lack of a better example) then why should blacks be judged based on how they feel or dont feel about Farrakhan. I also thought it was stupid how Time wouldnt do an indepth profile on Farrakhan, yet they only focused on his remarks. Why not take the opportunity to have people understand where this man is coming from? That seems logical, yet it wasnt done. One thing that I found disturbing is how they referred to Blacks' attraction to Farrakhan as how a drowning man will grab onto anything he can get a hold of to preserve hopes of life. I really never linked the two situations, but it kinda makes sense when you look at it. I mean, whether we want to admit it or not, racism exists, possibly stronger than ever, even with laws that prohibit it. That in itself is disturbing.
My take on the whole issue of the media focusing more on the interests on whites than of blacks: we are one country, and until we can possibly share some of the same interests, then the media will never be able to fairly represent. I mean, its almost like how you wouldnt read a magazine that focuses on a particular topic not of your interest. Its sad, but it seems that is what the media has become. I am really looking forward to reading the rest of this book.