Public Opinion: Is John Edwards's Affair a Legitimate Story?
The mainstream media had previously ignored the story. Were they right? Or is it an illegitimate story?
Former Sen. John Edwards admitted Friday to having an affair but denied a supermarket tabloid's report that he fathered a child with the woman. Rumors have been buzzing around the Internet since the tabloid report first hit, while most mainstream media have ignored the story. Should the press have reported the story earlier? Should the media report it at all? Is it a legitimate story? Post your thoughts below.
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Reader Comments
Affairs
What business is it of the public, the media, and the gossip hungry where someone
puts his little pee-pee. Men have always, and always will have sex both in and out
of "wedded bliss" - testosterone is an innate characteristic; monogamy is a contrivance
of society and helps corporations fuel the need for products they make for profit.
I am in favor of family life, have five children from a marriage that lasted until the
death of my good husband. At 80 years of age, I know what is important - sex between
consenting adults is NOT.
John Edwards
John Edwards is right up there with Bill Clinton in my book. Both wives should have thrown them out. Who do they think they are?
Tabloid fodder - not a news story
War in Iraq still going on last I heard, Presidential election (and John Edwards is NOT one of the candidates - he is a PRIVATE citizen) - a war breaking out in Russia, an unstable economy here at home and what are the media shoving down the throats of the citizens of the United States?
This NON-STORY which has zero affect on our lives.
The media is NOT doing its job. Big surprise.
I lost faith in the media a long time ago - things like this only reinforce my believe that the long ago esteemed fourth estate is now nothing but a prostitute.
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