Totally agree with the sentiment re politicians.
Express sympathy for family and friends - if asked would be a reasonable response
Grief stricken - a complete nonsense
But had he said anything else the media would paint him an uncaring monster.
So we have politicians who are effectively the product of a media intent on maximising profit using sensationalism at the expense decent objective jounalism.
And a public, most of whom are incapable of independent thought, that take their cue from what the media present them.
The very sad thing about it all which inhibits change is that the media control the tools to change public opinion, and they would use that control in defence of any denial of press freedom.
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