[Pathel]

Originally Posted by Bigben007

I knew I liked the Morse family, now I like them even more!

Yes!!!!

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by collie1228

Freedom of the press comes from the 1st Amendment to the Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." There's not a word in there about any requirement for "fair and balanced" reporting. If you don't like the paper, you have every right not to buy it. And if you really don't like it, you can always start your own paper and compete with it.

And where in The Villages am I allowed to get on my soapbox and exercise my freedom of speech or petition the Government for a redress of grievances?

[graciegirl]

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[Bettiboop]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

If you live here, you must accept on some level that the newspaper reflects the political views of the developer who owns The Daily Sun. That is fine if you agree with those views and not so fine if you don't. Every newspaper I have read has a political slant.

It is what it is.

I agree with GG on this one.

I don't think The Daily Sun ever claimed to be "fair and balanced." They just "is what they is" and I always find it better for me (read less stressful) to take away what I want from it and leave the rest. It's the same approach I take when listening to a news channel who makes the claim of "fair and balanced."

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by janmcn

And where in The Villages am I allowed to get on my soapbox and exercise my freedom of speech or petition the Government for a redress of grievances?

You can get on a soapbox anywhere it is not private property. The town squares are private property but you could set your soapbox up in a parking space next to the square. You could rent a room at any of the Recreation centers. You could put your soapbox in your driveway, pay for an advertisement in the newspaper, offer free coffee and donuts, and you would get a standing room only crowd to hear you talk on any subject you want. Villagers would do almost anything for free coffee and donuts.

[buggyone]

I am still waiting for the advertisement for your soapbox talk to come out in The Daily Sun. I prefer Bavarian Creme Donuts from Dunkin' Donuts and make my coffee kind of strong with a dollop of whipped cream on it.

[janmcn]

I can't compete with Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, so I'm waiting until after the election and still trying to come up with a topic. Any suggestions? If I'm hauled off to jail, then I'll know I have no first amendment rights while living in The Villages.

[SALYBOW]

Originally Posted by Hancle704

in today's Daily Sun on page A-1 above the fold, Mitt Romney coming to TV Monday for appearance at Square in LSL. Story with pictures on first page continued on page A-3.

Same "news" paper, on page C-1 in 2X3" Column on bottom left side, report that Newt Gingrich coming to TV Sunday, no picture. Reports he will be in parking lot near Barnes and Noble.

This is fair and balanced reporting?

If I am not mistaken it is Fox News that claims to be "fair and balanced." The Daily Sun doesn't care to be "fair and balanced" and they aren't. No surprise to me.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I am still waiting for the advertisement for your soapbox talk to come out in The Daily Sun. I prefer Bavarian Creme Donuts from Dunkin' Donuts and make my coffee kind of strong with a dollop of whipped cream on it.

Sounds good to me ... the donuts and coffee that is!

[bmarlo767]

The Question by John King was a set up, CNN expected the reaction and how it would play out. It was expected that it would help Gingrich. They would much rather have
Newt than Mit against Obama.

[mgjim]

Did somebody say there'd be free coffee and donuts?

[twinklesweep]

I thought that the front page of the NEWS section that day would include some reporting about the horrific accident that took place close to The Villages on I-75 that claimed ten lives and sent eighteen to the hospital. I was wrong.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by twinklesweep

I thought that the front page of the NEWS section that day would include some reporting about the horrific accident that took place close to The Villages on I-75 that claimed ten lives and sent eighteen to the hospital. I was wrong.

The OP was referring to Saturday's paper, I believe. The accident on I-75 happened very early Sunday morning. With the timing of everything, I don't think that news would have made it to print until Monday's edition.

Bill