I often see on this site the notion that the media should give us accurate, objective takes on the news, without playing to the public's fears and superficial d

I often see on this site the notion that the media should give us accurate, objective takes on the news, without playing to the public's fears and superficial desires. And yet here you say you'd rather not have to see something that scares you. The goal of the news should be to inform, not to comfort.