Bruce Fein, the constitutional lawyer, reminds us that the U.S. was founded on protecting individual rights—an idea the corporate media seems to have tossed out the window. You’ll notice that while networks like CNN and MSNBC inundate us with sensational stories about division and unrest, they conveniently forget to highlight the foundational grit that makes this nation special: the government’s role in safeguarding our rights, not curtailing them.

Take a look at Fox News’ relentless focus on the negatives, portraying citizens as liabilities rather than rights-holders. Their framing implies that rights are contingent on the government’s whims, rather than inalienable truths. This is a strategic play to keep the populace in a constant state of fear and dependency on bureaucratic solutions, an absolute betrayal of the founding principles Bruce Fein articulates. The echo chamber created by these outlets serves their narrative, pushing the idea that we need government intervention in almost every aspect of our lives.

Meanwhile, the narrative from the likes of NPR and The New York Times drips with elitism, preaching about rights while advocating for policies that restrict them under the guise of “the greater good.” Where’s the accountability? These platforms act as gatekeepers of information, selectively editing our reality to fit into their neat little political boxes. The irony is thick: they claim to protect our rights while actively undermining the very framework that grants us those rights in the first place.

Fein’s perspective is a sharp counter to this media circus: the focus should be on empowering individuals. In a world increasingly dominated by fearmongering, let’s stand firm on the principle that governments exist to serve us—not to stifle our freedoms.