Everywhere one turns for news, something about a war with Iraq is the main story.

For a citizen of a nation engaging in war, the conflict is a big deal, and everything about the transpiring events should be broadcast.

However, I have noticed throughout the media, war is usually all that is covered. I believe these media outlets should cover everything news worthy.

I believe a form of media tunnel vision has occurred with the war.

I am tired of hearing about it. I care what happens because of family reasons.

But when it comes down to Gen. Tommy Franks taking a walk with his dog after chatting with an advisor, I don't care.

I am concerned about bigger things than that. I mean Elizabeth Smart was found, and she got media coverage for two or three days.

Also, Congress has been discussing a nationwide Amber-alert program. That is a big deal, but little to nothing is discussed involving that.

Tunnel vision is a dangerous thing. Police officers receive large amounts of training on how to avoid succumbing to tunnel vision when attempting to capture a suspect.

The media should abide by the same rules.

This is not a new problem within the news media; overkill has happened many times before.

The O.J. Simpson trial, L.A. riots, Bob Knight and the terrorist attacks are only a few of the more recent examples of too much attention that ultimately leaves me asking "why should I care?"

Currently, a super virus is taking Southeast Asia by storm, and the news has been treated as an after thought on most local news channels.

This virus' effects resemble the flu, but this virus cannot be treated as the flu can. It is a rapid form of pneumonia that has never been seen.

How is it that this occurred? How do people get it?

I have yet to see this topic discussed, and I want to know about this more than what Colin Powell's colon is doing.

I am bored with reality and reality TV. There must be something more entertaining.