Thank you. This blog is so important. Skepticism is a valuable tool--skepticism of others, skepticism of our own perceptions.

One of my favorite lessons when I taught (high school history and government) was 'newspaper day'. I'd bring in a bunch of newspapers and show the kids how different editors chose to present news on front pages of the day. I'd explain that the shaping of public opinion began there, before an article was ever written. What was in a headline? How was it worded? Where was it placed? How large was the print? All of it reflected an editor's view and was intended to shape public opinion. I didn't have to say much. The headlines were the lesson.

So, you see, this blog is a home run for me. You did a good job :)