Monday, May 18, 2009

Will the APA make the news?

Will the APA (American Psychological Association) make the news? Not likely! However, they made news in the late 90's when they reported that there may possibly be a gay gene. I remember it being the cover story of news magazines like Time and Newsweek. Since then, public opinion regarding homosexuality has swung widely due to the false assumption that "sexual orientation" is genetic or hormonal and can not be chosen or changed.

Will the APA make the news now that they have essentially revoked their previous stance on the issue of the possibility of a gay gene or hormone? Again, not likely. If you hear about this adjustment in the APA's statements on a major media outlet please surprise me (pleasantly) and let me know.

No news is unbiased. No matter what source you get the news from. The bias of the reporter comes through in a myriad of ways in print, audio and video. Epically in video format where facial expressions and inflection tell the truth of the bias of the reporter.

This is our chance to find out how biased the news is in the Unites States of America. Are they really objective and balanced? Can they really overcome ratings and advertising money to publish the news from a respected group like the APA, when the APA publishes a report that is not going to make social liberal groups happy?

Read the article here. http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=528376

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