major events

911 has agreeably changed the course of modern history. With the events leading to the series of attack and the events that followed after it has shaped politics worldwide and the way we view contemporary society. Fear of terrorism, further suspicion of the government and the war on terrorism are some of the many outcomes that resulted from this insident.

I have to say, within the scope of entertainment and world idols, the death of Michael Jackson is considered one of the major events of the 21st century. With 700 million copies sold worldwide, including his widely covered pedophila charges, he has left the world in shock as televisions, radios and newpapers announced his passing. It was definetly one of the biggest moments in internet history. Internet usage and blog posts spiked, even greater than when Obama was elected president or when swine flu has become an issue in America.

There are many events that definelty should have been announced and stressed through the media. There are way bigger issues than commerical products and entertainment that may effect the course of this country. We are all victims of it; absorbed in our daily lives and blind to what is occuring outside our narrow perspectives, we do not understand how important it is to know how these events are effecting the world. If you taake HIV for example, America has been taught the devastating virus and what it does to one's life. However, we do not understand how important it is to be aware of the disease and to prevent it. The media definetly has a fault in not promoting enough awareness. It is our fault too, for not taking the initiative to take responsibility and prevent it.