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Elaine Kolodziej is responsible for this content, which is not edited by the Wilson County News or wilsoncountynews.com.

January 24, 2012 | 820 views | 4 comments

Perhaps we should take a lesson from NBC. NBC restricted the audience participation in last night's debate with Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum. All clapping, cheering, and booing were stricly forbidden.

Some, including Gingrich, protested that was restricting free speech. Not sure about that, but I do know the debate was excruciatingly boring.

On the other hand, perhaps restricting audience participation is a good idea. I suggest they not have audience participation during the State of the Union speech. ... See what a difference that would make.

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JC Hrubetz Stockdale, TX January 26, 2012 4:03pm	Report Abuse I think the real problem is that "Hot Air", regarless of party, is hard to hear. Conversely, we can all recognize the sound of applause.

New Guy Wilson County January 26, 2012 10:44am	Report Abuse Elaine: The reason it was boring is the GOP does not have anyone worth listening to. Bring on Sarah!!

Sam Eagle
Muppet Land
January 25, 2012 10:53am

If there were no audience participation, the state of the union would finish in about 15 minutes or less. Those pauses for everyone to stand and applaud really break ... Read More

Elaine K. Floresville January 24, 2012 8:47pm	Report Abuse New post.

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