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Originally Posted by boink
the disturbing this here is (to me) all the 'news' media has the power to present the facts about this, and the birth certificate 'issue' but they choose to let the people remain confused and further, fan their (ignorant) worries over it. it's disgraceful.
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Perhaps this was the entire intention to this, but it wasn't readily or clearly stated by any discerning voice, neither in the article (CNN also picked up on it over the weekend) or here, really.
How to combat the perceived problem presented by the poll's findings (widespread ignorance / apathy). Sure, it's toward something I, personally, find meaning very little, which has to do with the president's religious beliefs, though apparently, other people think this weighs very heavily on the character and decisions this man makes.
There's education and righting-the-wrongs that comes from the rumor mill, but again, what can we, as individuals ourselves, do?
Teach (as opposed to slightings / ridicule) ; our best first option.