Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

LETTERS

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No double standard

Peter Marvin’s recent letter reveals apparent narrow, uninformed thought. Armed domestic terrorists invading, murdering, and attempting to overtake and replace the seat of the American government is quantum leaps above rightful street demonstrat­ions that can become unruly or even violent.

Poor comparison, in my humble opinion. No double standard. BYRDIE McSWAIN

Bryant

All about propaganda

This country is as divided as it has ever been, and I believe one of the biggest reasons is the deceptive and manipulati­ve right-wing media (RWM). Fox News, Newsmax, OAN, Limbaugh, Beck, Alex Jones, etc., are constantly broadcasti­ng fear, innuendos, and conspiracy theories. Our Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is full of writers like Gitz, Hanson, Kelley, etc., spreading their illogical fallacies, and their declared viewpoints. New propaganda outlets are starting up regularly because it is so easy to be negative and there is no penalty for lies or falsehoods.

The RWM must be psychic because they always know exactly what the left is thinking and what the crazy libruls want. Guns, for example: The Democrats want to take your guns and destroy the Second Amendment. I got my first gun at 12 years old and did not realize I was against guns until listening to the RWM these last several years.

Defund the Police, a slogan used during summer riots and after the senseless killing of George Floyd: The RWM has convinced people on the right that the left wants to do away with police department­s. Better training and some additional programs, yes, but do away with the police? How ridiculous.

Socialism: OMG. The RWM rode the socialism horse to death this last election. Most people don’t know what socialism really is or how important social programs like Medicare and Social Security are to this country. Both started by Democrats and opposed by Republican­s.

Regretfull­y, about 40% of the people in this country believe the falsehoods and propaganda put out by RWM. Many successful, intelligen­t people fall in this category. And the worst part is they not only believe the lies, but they want to believe them. They are convinced the Democrats (the left) are their enemies. Until the people have the courage to look for the truth and check the facts, this country is going to continue to digress until we have no democracy.

JEFF PRIDE Little Rock

Standing at attention

Watching the inaugurati­on of President Joe Biden, it seemed clear that President Biden had the largest audience of flags of any inaugurati­on ever!

BRADY GADBERRY Little Rock

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