Social Etymologies

One of my freshmen sent me this along with the following comment: "This comic pretty much sums up everything." As you can see, my student is extremely astute. I only wish the media could be as intelligent and perceptive.

In their article, "Virginia tech bloggers: approach and confirm or link and disclaim?", Cybersoc.com takes a good look at the tactics journalists have been using to manipulate youth into providing interviews, their opinions, and their online chats regarding the Virginia Tech incident.

Spiegel Online International has an article entitled, "European Press Reactions: Blaming Charlton Heston." The excerpts from press responses throughout Europe all appropriately target U.S. "gun laws," or lack thereof.