TELEVISION
A personal perspective.
Am I the only one who notices that nearly all TV presenters seem to giggle and chatter at an exhausting pace? They constantly talk over each other, especially disregarding their guests. A question is posed, yet before the answer is fully given, they interrupt and shift the topic entirely.
The traffic and weather presenters are often the most guilty of this. They speed through their words so rapidly that they risk leaving anyone older than three utterly perplexed.
Many presenter pairs appear to share an inside joke that they leave the audience completely out of.
Today’s television in Australia seems dominated by laughter and rapid-fire dialogue.
Have you observed the surge in cooking shows, weight loss programs, models, and reality TV? Is there a lack of entertainers who can genuinely act, sing, or deliver humor? Are we left with just X Factor and Pop Idol?
How did past stars rise to fame… perhaps it was their talent…
AN EDITORIAL VIEW ON MATESHIP
Mateship has always been a strong principle in Australia. We recall two world wars and various conflicts where our unity became our finest contribution to humanity, alongside a good sense of humor and a touch of stubbornness.
Supporting each other and showing courage for friends or anyone in need has long been part of our ethos.
Our pride in mateship is well-deserved, especially when considering those who sacrificed their lives to enable us to uphold this tradition.
So, why then do we witness bullying in schools? Why is there violence against the elderly and on our streets?
We can easily point fingers at the education system for failing to protect our children, and the police for not keeping crime at bay.
Violence in sports, a lack of sportsmanship, misguided parenting, and lenient judges who do not enforce the law to its fullest extent all seem like excuses, or indicators of a deeper issue plaguing our society… the roots of bad behavior lie with us!
Have we lost sight of mateship, the fundamental tenet of Australian society, which entails aiding our neighbors and safeguarding the vulnerable? Don’t we all despise bullies and scorn those who prey on the poor and the elderly?
As stated on all memorials honoring those who understood the way, we must remember and never forget. It’s time to assertively say NO and for the government to take decisive action in guiding our society toward a better future.
