You have freedom to not watch shows that are biased

While I agree with the Obama administration's assessment of the so-called Fox “news” station, personally, I would have utilized the “confront and contain” tactic in an effort to show Fox for what it truly is - an extension of right-wing ideology.

I believe I have an open enough mind and call things as I see them, and will readily admit MSNBC's nightly shows lean to the left - though some, like “Morning Joe,” lean to the right. But, at least

MSNBC has a range from left to right.

Fox is the only cable “news” network which is not only all right, but its earliest morning and evening shows are far to the right, with little or no balance.

Some might criticize the Obama administration for “shooting low,” as Pat Buchanan said, and, in essence, demonize the thousands who work for Fox. But where was the outrage when conservatives demonized all other entities for what they claimed was liberal bias?

Where was the outrage when President George W. Bush went after the New York Times for being “far left”?

I recently stopped watching Fox, cold turkey, and experienced less stress and lower blood pressure. Those on the right have the freedom to do the same with those entities they perceive as biased.

Thomas Sass

Iowa City