Our media is partially if not wholly, responsible for our pathetic attention span. Irresponsible and sensation-hungry, it preys on the American soul. We go from celebrity scandals ad nauseum to passing mention of civil wars or global problems. We are insular and smitten with consumerism.

24/7 bombardment by cnn and co of utterly pointless ‘debates’ leaves me reeling. I’m trying to limit news to once a day only.