Enough with the Unrealistic Hero Worship

Ronald Reagan had an uncanny talent for leadership, hence the nation's outpouring of love last week in mourning his death. Nonetheless, most of the tributes to this man have ignored the many negative aspects of his presidency: problems such as the Iran-Contra scandal, lack of attention to the AIDS epidemic, and the stock market crash. Why has the so-called liberal media turned a blind eye to these problems? Perhaps it is human nature: we desperately want to believe in a flawless hero and who better than a dead president to serve this fantasy. Unfortunately, this kind of unrealistic thinking doesn't serve a struggling democracy. Sure, heros are nice in comic books -- but, in these times of woe, what America really needs is a massive dose of critical and objective thinking.

BIRDS & BEES: Can't buy me love: Study of 16,000 Americans determines that more money does not mean more sex.

HOLLYWOOD: The legacy of Legolas: 27-year-old Orlando Bloom voted sexiest actor in the United Kingdom.

JOCKS: It must of been all that hay that he ate before the race: Man beats horse in 22 mile run.

TECHNOLOGY: Definitely not safe for work: Red Light World combines adult content with 3-D virtual interactivity.

TUNES: That's what you said last time: Indy pop darlings Beulah announces that they are breaking up again.

WEB SURF: Margaret Thatcher can rawk: Offbeat music video features Gorby on the guitar and the Pope on drums.

In 2004, voting is very sexy and voting is very cool. Have you registered yet? Do it now, while you still have lots of time.