I learned a lot in Paris these past few weeks. Oh I'm sorry, I haven't been traveling to France lately. I'm actually talking about Ms. Hilton. Words can't describe my distaste for the media blowing up Paris' recent legal woes. I certainly appreciate the humor in the story, but if anything it reinforces the fact that celebrities are above the law in our country. What frustrates me most is the fact that if you ask around, the majority of people can describe the events of last week without pausing. Yet they have no idea what is going on with Iraq, the fight for immigration legislation, or the 2008 race.
So what exactly is the attraction. I suppose the news and media are following suit with the reality television craze. At some point over the last 10-15 years, Entertainment news became intertwined with NEWS. Shows like Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood are wonderful outlets to show entertainment news, celebrity gossip, and the woes of Paris Hilton. But is there a reason this story has to dominate every major news outlet in this country...and for days? Maybe the reason why the political system has become so damaged is because of the lack of interest of its citizens.
Just a thought...
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