The Media’s Favorite Topic: Iraq? No, Online Addiction!!

Once again our fearless media is making sure that we are informed about the issues that matter. Am I talking about the war in Iraq? Am I talking about why middle class families now need two wage earners? Am I talking about the millions of people dying in the Sudan? No, I am talking about the media’s obsession with online addiction. Here are some stories written this month. It is a good thing that we have freedom of the press. How would we survive as a nation without it?

• Online video games can become a virtual obsession - Indy Star
• Time’s up for teenage online players in China - International Herald Tribune
• Internet Junkies: Slaves to the Web - The Bowling Green News
• Nev. Couple Blame Internet for Child Neglect - USA Today