I can't help but remember the day (and night) that the space shuttle explosion was broadcasted over and over and over and over again: the explosion followed by a guide for the home audience (a guide for how to react to what we just saw) -- eyes looking upward, growing recognition of the tragedy, tears, hugging, silence. You can't tell me that this footage didn't manipulate the general public's reaction to the incident, didn't affect the political responce. Jon, would this come close to your idea of objectivity? Carol Robinson Gallaudet University Washington, D.C.