In The New York Times "opinionator" column by Jason Stanley entitled "The Ways of Silencing" (June 25, 2011), what does Stanley say is the ultimate effect of statements that are pointedly designed to avoid the truth? Do you think most informed Americans would agree with Stanley that the public perception of widespread insincerity, in effect, silences certain speakers? Provide examples from any of your reading, your conversations with other Americans or your experience to support your evaluation of the author's assertion.

"Media and Mistrust: A Response" by Jason Stanley

"The Most Biased Name in News" by FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting)

Interview with Harry Frankfurt about his book entitled "On Bullshit" at Princeton University Press

Finals should be e-mailed to me by Sunday July 24, 2011 at 6:00 PM PST