What is Keith Olbermann's role in our society?

Every so often, I like to watch Countdown with Keith Olbermann. I do so because they say that you should always consider views that are different from your own. Each time I watch, I can't help but question what his role is in this world. He is one of the poster boys of divisive, partisan thinking. He would have been sent back to ESPN a long time ago if we as a society did not eat up his nonsense like a tasty plate of hot wings.

Sure, his show is just entertainment and not meant in any way to inform the public. However, what is job security to Mr. Keith Olbermann just so happens to be very destructive in today's society. As much as any time in history, we need to be coming together as a nation to tackle some very difficult problems and keep this big ship on course. Unfortunately, endless partisan rants are more conducive to everyone picking a corner and then coming out swinging.

I ask that all of you reading this consider the source on everything you watch and read. Never lose sight of the fact that there are two sides to every story and neither is ever 100% correct. We are Americans before we are Republicans and Democrats. We will never reach our potential as a nation or as individuals if we continue this one-dimensional thinking.

Mr. Keith Olbermann and all other divisive TV personalities on the Left and Right - In the final analysis, it will be clear to all just how useless you are in your roles as a TV personalities. Enjoy the millions you are making from it while we struggle as a nation to tackle very difficult problems. I can only hope that some day you see the light and use your massive exposure to do something constructive.