Why are so many people in such a rush to forward e-mails, blogs, and information without checking the facts? Half-truths, misunderstood, and lies with a wide circulation are constantly forwarded with a great sense of urgency.
It is so easy to check simple facts through google, fact check, snopes and other sites. Everyone that trusts the media, raise your hands! See! You don't trust the media and most blogs are opinion driven.
Part of the reason we forward information is that the information fits our personal beliefs. If we believe that a minority group is lazy, we quickly forward every story and email that supports our belief about that minority group being lazy.
Most blogs are incredibly idiotic. I just read one where the blogger explained that the president of Mexico could stop the drug violence if he wanted to do so. Somebody find out how so we can also stop our own drug violence!
Reports of 'border crime' in Piedras occurred hundreds of miles from that city. I even hears a news broadcaster reporting on more border violence that happened in Mexico City. What country does Mexico City border???
Please spend 3 minutes checking the facts before forwarding emails. Most are hoaxes.
A close, close friend of mine actually said, "I stopped forwarding emails to you because you always check the facts and explain the emails and stories are hoaxes." Now think about that statement! I guess I ruined the fun in believing something silly is factual and ruined the fun of sending stupid emails to all of that person's family and friends. Don't let facts and truth get in the way of an otherwise great story!
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