Many Americans that are exposed to the internet are able to view a variety of websites and news sources. These sources report on a wide range of current events that deal with democracy such as Presidential debates, propositions and constitutional court cases. All of these sources have differing opinions and present the topics in different ways, allowing the American audience to base their own opinions on numerous sources of information.
In the ad above, provided by YouTube.com, Democratic Presidential Nominee, Barack Obama, is claimed to be associated with the organization ACORN, a group accused of filing thousands of fraudulent voter registration forms. The video supports John McCain's campaign, attempting to sway the opinions of voters. There are many ads such as this one that can be viewed via the internet, allowing Americans to gain knowledge pertaining to the 2008 Presidential race, one of the main examples of democracy in America.
The American audience has more opportunities now to educate themselves about elections and other democratic related topic then at any other point in American history. The internet offers more information than newspaper, radio or television. The internet is a valuable resource that provides us with a gold mine of knowledge regarding Presidential candidates, propositions and other forms of democracy. This information provided by the internet allows us to make decisions and form opinions about candidates and propositions.
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