"I don't want the news to be patriotic. I don't want to see flags on the lapels of the anchors. I don't want any of that"
- Aaron McGruder
About this Quote
In this quote, Aaron McGruder is expressing his ridicule for the idea of patriotism in news reporting. He does not want to see news anchors using flags on their lapels or any other obvious displays of national pride. McGruder likely believes that this type of patriotism can be manipulative and distracting, taking away from the objective reporting of realities. He may likewise view it as a way for the media to press a certain program or story. In general, McGruder is advocating for objective and unbiased news reporting, devoid of any nationalistic impacts.
This quote is written / told by Aaron McGruder somewhere between May 29, 1974 and today. He was a famous Artist from USA.
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