To the editor:
Too often the masses and their information are quietly targeted and controlled by a strongman who has control of the source of their news. We've seen this occur in countries like Russia, Germany and China.
We are now witnessing the beginning of something like this in the United States. ("Backlash grows over Sinclair Broadcast Group's 'must-run' conservative content on local TV stations," April 5)
We have a president who favors one news outlet owner, the Sinclair Broadcast Group, and condemns any organization that does not support his damaging policies. President Trump has tweeted, "Sinclair is far superior to CNN and even more fake NBC, which is a total joke."
Trump does not own Sinclair, but its owner supports the president and seeks to make his employees mouthpieces for him and the administration even though many are journalists who do not share their beliefs.
The divisiveness created by the disinformation being spewed by Sinclair and Fox News will only lead to a greater ideological schism between Trump supporters and those who understand quality journalism and the need for it in a democracy.
Larry Naritomi, Monterey Park
