Taking a "War of Words" Too Literally

Tannen's claim is true enough with profound substance. Hot topics are taken by media to the extent of being pugnacious. They find it amazing I guess. As one side says something the other camp deliberately disputes it. And this is where the media plays along - it is how they treat the subject to open - they want their readers, listeners, or viewers caught up on how both camps point out their position. If something …

…being must be analytical on what we are reading, what we are watching, and what we are hearing. Anyone will find Tannen as little too optimist herself but as a socio-linguist of our contemporary time I admire her keen and upbeat observation and dissertation. I strongly believe that everyone should be an advocate of resolution. It is a personal campaign for dialogue rather than debate. A diplomatic crusade for a more sensible and mature journalism.