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Old 04-29-2015, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
The media stays in tight and it gives one the impression that Baltimore is out of control.

Early today there was a news report showing the typical in close proximity scene with the protestors. Then tha camera pulled back (in a helicopter) and in less than two blocks there was hardly anybody out and about.

Remember the media views most issues/events through a straw. If they were looking at the side of an elephant they would be tap dancing around with how the world is all of a sudden turning gray!!
I saw that last night. I agree with your post, and the "through a straw" analogy.
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