This is an interesting video about political candidates using blogs to influence voters. The commentators discuss the credibility of blogging as a result of this. My question is whether this type of thing could or will carry over into education. Will teachers begin receiving rewards for using or endorsing items or legislation that kids and parents will view?
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I think this is an ingenius way candidates have come up with to use the tool while soliciting support. Do I think it is right? I'm not really sure.
Students who are learning about the election process, PACs, campaigning, voting, marketing, etc. would be good candidates to discuss this development in blogs.
Now, each year, my local [political affiliation omitted] will call to ask if I would put a sign in my lawn as support. I always say no...but what would happen if they'd offer to pay me for their support? hmmmm, I'm not sure that is ethical. I can see lots of exploitation on the part of homeowners like me. Do these candidates make an assumption about those with blogs vs. those with lawns? Are they taking advantage of young people, who are probably more likely to have a blog then more experienced voters and citizens?
Dawn,
I not so sure the argument is against bloggers taking money (although that does fly in the face of the independent blogger), rather the deception of trying to hide the fact that you are getting money while trying to portray a "free" image. That, I do have a problem with. All I ask for is honesty.
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