I am not lying when I tell you that the only time that I watch Fox News is when there is some big event, like a political debate or a major presidential speech, or some major breaking news story. I usually tune in briefly, just to see what their take on things might be, and then I shudder and turn the channel. I took a quick look last night and what I saw was more nakedly racist than anything I have ever seen on my television in 45 years of life. It was far worse than anything I could have anticipated. And the world they had created for their audience was so distorted and toxic that I was fearful for the country.
Because I watch Fox so infrequently, it’s like a nephew you rarely see so you notice the changes that the parents don’t. Little Johnny’s eyes are darker than they used to be, and his evil has sprouted up six inches, seemingly overnight.
Every day, a little more all the time, imperceptible to regular viewers, that news network is making people worse human beings.
It has consequences, and they aren’t good.