As blogs become more popular the main stream media is very focused on the qualifications of bloggers. What gives you the authority to write what you you write each day? Have you ever been to journalism school? A political science major? A politician? A lawyer? Are you a college graduate?The msm would love to reduce bloggers as a bunch of guys (and girls!) in their pajamas who have no right to give an opinion. They will fall all over someone like Michael Moore or Susan Sarandon or Barbara Streisand and try to convince us that their opinions matter so much more.
What gives Hollywood the right to express their views? The same thing that gives me and everyone else the right. The Constitution.
Oh yeah, that 1st admendment thing.
You may not give much credence to what I have to say but I do have the right to say it. I think that my view of this world is just as important as a full time journalist working for the New York Times. I can say with confidence that you definitely receive a different perspective here. I don't claim to have everything figured out and I know that I have been wrong at least once or twice, but I am still going to let you know what I think and you still have the right to disagree with me. Beautiful isn't it?
Blogging, the great equalizer. Get used to it.