Oprah is more than an institution. Oprah is a very special star in the firmament. I can't imagine a greater success than she's enjoyed.
Presenting statues of honor to reporters for covering an earthquake is like presenting a first prize to a doctor for performing surgery.
I believe celebrity spoils people - some worse than others.
Spanking and verbal criticism have become, to many parents, more important tools of child rearing than approval.
The system of volunteerism is divisive. It pits one charity against the others for the charity dollar.
Television is not the exclusive target of promoters. Is Superman really worthy of a Newsweek cover?
