After reading the article by Eland, I agree 1000% that we are living in a world where our method of thinking is being dictated surreptitiously. Why do we interpret things the way we do? I definitely believe the information that is presented by news channels, newspapers and radio stations and the technique they relay the information, specifically the PARTS they relay, have a large impact on the way we process thoughts in our minds and create opinions.  One section that I can relate to, because I have touched on it when having arguments with others is the question of why do top stories make the cover of the newspaper and who says that it’s a top story. In this aspect, we relate back to gate-keeping. However, in this sense of gate-keeping, I do not believe that it is beneficial. I am the type of person who believes that the government officials and media DO in fact hide things from the public, tweak the truth and hold information for another “Top Story”. I also believe politics do exist when tracking news updates and what exactly Fox 5 or CNN is gaining coverage on. On page 2, he talks about how the alternative press is non-profit and gets its funding from donations. He explains that this provides level of independence. I agree and want to add that we need to remember that Fox 5, CNN, NBC are all competing for the best coverage and what’s “in” at the moment. From what I understand, alternate press relays reality to everyone in society, lower class, middle class and high class, compared to major media which is aimed mostly toward upper-class men.