Voices

I'm not sure if you know who Campbell Brown is. Apparently not enough people know who she is either. At one time she was a reporter for NBC News. As of late, she has been an anchor for CNN and having a nightly news show of her own. This week it was reported that Ms. Brown has decided on her own to call it quits with her CNN gig. Her number of viewers is one of the lowest of news talk shows. According to her, she just wanted to report the news and not "hype" it up. Well for the American viewer they want the hype, the yelling, degrading, the shouting and name calling. I applaud her for having the courage to step up and say "I'm not going to be like the rest of my competitors" even if it means walking away.
Have you ever listened to Bill O'Reilly? Makes you wonder why you live in the U.S. Sean Hannity, Glen Beck, and a myriad of other talk show hosts and spin doctors have a hard time finding enough negative things to say. Granted we live in a really challenging times. Times in government, on the streets, health care, housing, employment, etc. are tough. The issues are demanding on any government leader from Main Street America to Capital Hill. Have you ever listened to Michael Savage? Bill Maher? Talk about a pieces of work! Someone please remind me why I love this country!
Does it seem like to you, no matter your political allegiance, that yelling, accusing, name calling, and mud slinging has gotten out control with these people. I do. Really I get it we have some really bad leaders in this country. Take a look at the governor of South Carolina! What about David Patterson in New York. Rod Blagoevich who I believe still has a Federal court date.
So there will always be stories to report on and opinions to give. But I believe we live in a country that desperately needs people to stand up and lead rather than yell and name call. That's easy to do. Always will be. But someone stepping up and making the tough decisions and leading...well let's hope someone does soon. In a very modest and quiet way Campbell Brown drew a line in the sand. Good for her.