I'm going to give you a break from my take this week, and instead make a suggestion: find an hour or so sometime in the next few days, and watch two speeches that made news this past week. You'll find both on our website.
First, Governor David Paterson's speech in Albany...delivered immediately after taking the oath of office on Monday, March 17. (
click here to watch)
Second, Senator Barack Obama's address in Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 19. (
Click here to watch)
Sometimes, you simply must watch and listen to ALL of what someone has to say on a given day...in order to take a measure of a man or woman's position...and where they're coming from. News coverage, no matter how in-depth, often doesn't even come close to reflecting a full dose of reality. Besides, by taking the time to watch and listen yourself...you become your own editor, your own journalist...at least on that subject for that day.
Governor Paterson's speech came at a critical moment of transition of power in state government...in the wake of a sudden scandal. Senator Obama's speech came at a critical moment in his campaign for President...his topic was race relations in America.
Both speeches, in my opinion, are worth your time. I'd also love to hear what you think, after watching and listening to them.