Blog Post #7


 What is an Anti-War Website?



                                            


In today's day and age TV news and different media platforms are where most individuals get the latest coverage on topics including political debates, current events, celebrity gossip, or daily updates of COVID-19 statistics. All of the mainstream news channels that people typically watch have different points of view depending on the channel's political view. For example, Fox News is for conservative viewers while CNN news is aimed towards more of a liberal audience. Even though most of the United States citizens tune in to watch mainstream media, there is still a lot of important information they do not cover or even touch base on. One very important thing that is not covered at all on mainstream platforms is information in regards to military affairs including war and overseas issues as well. Nobody knows exactly why this occurs, where military and war information is not covered on the most viewed news channels. Both military affairs and war are serious topics with a lot of heavy information. It could be difficult for any individual to process any and all content regarding military affairs. But can be assumed the reason behind this is to prevent fear or anxiety from American citizens.


Free Speech gives you the power


Being a citizen in the United States of America gives you the right and free will to have freedom of speech. This is a vital aspect within the First Amendment and it is made very clear that every citizen is able to speak up and state what they personally believe in. No matter what that topic is regarding anyone and everyone within the United States has the power and the right to say what they want. A lot of Americans when speaking on behalf of what they believe in on a certain topic even if it is a light or heavy affair. All in all any individual just wants their voice to be heard and taken into consideration by others. 


Depending on the subject or the material that is being discussed and talked about by someone it could result in a disagreement. This is due to the fact that it could get heated and controversial because someone is just trying to get their message out and they want to be heard and acknowledged. In regards to an individual or a group having a discussion or conversation about war or military affairs by any means is it light or easy subject. But that makes us then question why and how individuals who are anti-wars never speak up? There could be multiple explanations and assumed reasons regarding this question. The easiest explanation for this is because war-related topics are nowhere close to being a light subject to take in.



Why have you never heard of these sites?



Websites like Antiwar.com and American Conservative that share and discuss heavy material are barely known. This is because they are anti-war websites and why most people do not ever hear anything about these types of websites is strict because of the content on them. The content on these sites contrary to the information and material that gets published and talked about on mainstream media. All of the information on these sites are extremely opinionated to what the writer believes in. Since this could cause a lot of arguments and be so controversial it made me realize why these sites are barely talked about and known to the general public. Considering the fact how a topic like war is such a deep and heavy subject there could be a lot of fighting amongst different parties. Overall, the most significant reason for you needing to seek out obscure websites like these to speak out, and share your anti-war opinions is because of the number of altercations and fighting that would happen. A lot of dispute would happen if it was easier to share your opinions on heavy topics like anti-war on just any ordinary website or mainstream media platform.


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