Perception Is Reality

With regards to this article: http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/11/11/1111pakistanaustin.html

The media lies, period. My friend happens to be quoted on this article and one of his other friends, as well. We’ve heard that the media distorts perspectives but this shows that media conforms to the majority opinion, even if it means completely misquoting (purposely) an individual.

The article says, “The phone system shutdown has made it hard for Kajani to talk to his father, who lives in Karachi, he said.’It is really tough to get ahold of him. The conditions over there are not very good. There is violence everywhere.’ “

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