I recognize that I may be aging and becoming cynical, yet I find myself questioning the motives of those who govern and control the media.
This week, the headlines feature a fourteen-year-old boy involved with drugs and the controversy over soccer players being denied the right to wear poppies.
We, the everyday citizens of the world, perceive matters quite vividly. So what accounts for the media’s contrasting view?
To start, what are your thoughts on the Bali boy? I must express my revulsion towards television networks and magazines that are willing to pay a drug addict and his family for his narrative. The focus of the coverage should have been on how a fourteen-year-old became addicted and where he secured the funds to purchase drugs.
Moreover, who gives FIFA and the European soccer officials the authority to prohibit players from wearing poppies on their jerseys? It’s astonishing that FIFA, populated by representatives from Spain and South America—nations that did not engage in the struggle for world liberty—believe they can dictate terms to the rest of the world!
Poppies symbolize our homage to those who bravely fought and sacrificed their lives for our peaceful existence. It’s a scandal that this issue was even entertained by the incompetent individuals running global soccer.
Personally, I am in favor of allowing the Balinese to manage drug offenders independently and urging the media to cease their frivolous spending.
Regarding those who exhibit such a blatant lack of respect for the valiant men and women who sacrificed everything during the two world wars… I suggest you resign immediately and spare us from ever having to hear or see you again.
The poppy serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the courageous and noble from countries that couldn’t care less about soccer and its leaders.
What exactly is going on with these individuals… and who is responsible for hiring them…?
by TOG
