"Just The Facts Please!"

What is an abuse of power? In the private sector it could be defined as a person or persons who use their position for self enrichment in an unethical manor, or use their authority in a way that it wasn't intended for. We have Bernie Madoff as a perfect example of an abuse of power for self enrichment; thousands now suffer because of Bernie's greed and unscrupulous financial machinations. There are almost daily complaints in America's workplace about sexual harassment, when a supervisor uses his or her authority to take unfair sexual advantage of a subordinate; this is also an abuse of authority. In government, abuse of authority is using public office as a personal platform outside of the will of the American people, or using an office for unethical self enrichment; perhaps acting as an unofficial lobby for any industry, be it big business or organized labor. Elected officials are elected for the good of the entire population.

We all own a television, and we spend many hours watching shows for entertainment and news programs to know what is going on, and to help us in making informed decisions. There are regular newscasters who give us information about the latest events around the world and around the nation; plain factual reporting is all they are supposed to be doing. We have commentators, who give us opinion pieces about current situations and news stories. We all hope those commentators are truthful and honest in their opinions, and base whatever they say in fact. Before Glenn Beck left FOX NEWS, he made it a point to question everything he said and never to blindly follow him, or any other person's point of view; make sure you are being told the truth. Television personalities have quite a bit of authority to use when they speak in the public forum, and Mr. Beck's warning about following anyone blindly is well taken; some people tell lies!

Rick Perry is now in the race for President of the United States, and he has rocketed into the front runner's position. He has already made rousing speeches criticizing President Obama, and he has been well received, albeit by partisan crowds. He seems to be a real concern to Barack Obama and those who support him.

I don't know how many of you have heard of Ed Schultz. Ed is a master bloviator of the left, and has lauded people like Alan Grayson on his show. Ed, it seems, isn't above "altering" a speech to help Mr. Obama. There are some allegations about Schultz editing a speech by Rick Perry to make it appear that Governor Perry is a "racist"! If this proves to be true, it is the worst type of "yellow journalism" and should not be tolerated. Mr. Schultz has never reached as many people as Glenn Beck or Rush Limbaugh have, but his practice of altering facts is still poisoning those few who do listen. Mr. Schultz is an "abuser of power". I don't know what his employer has planned for him? If his employer wants to remain a credible news source, I have a suggestion; GET RID OF HIM, HE IS A LIAR! As much as the left has criticized Beck and Limbaugh, lies are not present; altering of facts are not present. Can you say this about Ed Schultz?