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INDIANA - Richard Feldman: Too much violence in media, and in reality

Media portrayals often present violence in skewed contexts: Seventy-five percent of violent acts are committed without remorse, criticism or penalty; they may be associated with humor and are often committed by attractive perpetrators, and victims frequently manifest no pain. Movies too often glorify violence and portray violence as a reasonable means to achieve goals or to settle conflicts. No wonder some unbalanced youths live out the violent movies they view. READ THE REST...

TENNESSEE - Saritha Prabhu: GOP is again on wrong side of history

ARIZONA - Linda Valdez: McCain-Palin: remember when

IOWA - Editorial: Income security needed in fight against hunger