The key difference between then and now is the structure of media. We do not have Walter Cronkite. We do not have the Fairness Doctrine. We do have Citizens Uni

The key difference between then and now is the structure of media. We do not have Walter Cronkite. We do not have the Fairness Doctrine. We do have Citizens United. This leads to professional zealous advocates dominating the information space. To blame individuals for a lack of critical thinking skills in this environment is like decriminalizing violent crime and then blaming bloodied individuals for a lack of firearm and hand combat training.