Rumors

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I was reminded yesterday of just how prevalent rumors have become in our society. The first rumor I heard about involved an Ohio politician who had been reported dead although she in fact was not. She did die later. The same thing happened with Comedian Bernie Mac. He was rumored to be dead a week before his actual death when there was no reason to believe he would succumb to his illness at that time. The latest rumor I heard on the radio last night about Barack Obama potentially being disqualified from running for President of the United States because he is, in fact, a Canadian citizen. Where do these things come from? I think it's a shame that we live in a society where people can say anything about anyone they desire with little or no consequences. They should be held responsible if they are proven to have started a vicious rumor -because words can do harm. What is your opinion?