Dear America, Please Accept My Apology
Dear America,Please do not judge us Floridians on the debate by Governor Rick Scott and ex-Governor Charlie Crist. These are simply the two people that our media machines have chosen as candidates for governor. I’m sure you understand.
Including me, Florida has nine additional candidates running for governor. Unlike Rick and Chuck, we have chosen not to pay Media Inc. millions in exchange for their exposure. The bottom line is that Media Inc. is simply exercising its capitalistic Quid pro quo muscle. Why would they pay a reporter to interview a non-revenue producing candidate when they can earn a massive 1,000-to-1 return on their investment by sending a reporter to a gala sponsored by Corporate Candidates?
As a candidate, I questioned a political reporter from the Miami Herald about gaining their exposure, he replied that, “We cover news people will read. Long shot candidates who don’t make news don’t make for good reading. It’s a decision rooted in writing stories people read, not protecting a certain corporation or special interest.”
So I guess a “long shot candidate” is not determined by their qualifications, but by how much news they make and revenue they generate for the media’s advertising department. Apparently, the sales pitch for a media approved candidate is, In exchange for piles and piles of non-traceable cash, you qualify for our First Tier Candidate Coverage. You cannot be turned down. But hurry, this is a limited time offer and our top tier openings go fast. Rest assured that the bigger your pile, the higher you will climb.
There you have it America. We Floridians are as disgusted with the media’s choices for our governor as you are with your "choice" of candidates.
In November, We the People have an opportunity to regain control of our nation. I will not be voting against Rick Scott. And I will not be voting against Charlie Crist. I will be exercising my right to vote for the person of my choice. I will be voting for myself.
When was the last time you voted for someone and not against someone?
Keith Stegath – www.fla-gov.org
Gainesville, FL
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