"because of the statements made on TV about putting people in jail for spreading rumors"
If they're jailed for rumor spreading, a good portion of the LSM should be in jail about now.
"a good portion of the LSM should be in jail about now"
Can I get an amen?
If people were jailed for spreading rumors, everyone I know would be in jail right now. Sometimes the only way to learn anything is to talk to people. With widespread power outages, a fuel crisis, and a national disaster, the local news media has neither the time nor the inclination to report on matters that might be of vital interest to local residents. Of course, you have to be careful about what to believe, and not get panicky. But still, I'm glad neighbors have told me about their experiences with violence in gas lines and gas and generator thefts, etc. It has reinforced my decision to stay at home for a few days until things settle down a bit.