I agree with your general point. I would just add that I personally feel too much of the blame is placed on the media companies. They should get some blame, but

I agree with your general point. I would just add that I personally feel too much of the blame is placed on the media companies. They should get some blame, but ultimately they are providing what the consumer wants. I feel the consumers deserve a large part of the responsibility. Too few people want to pay for quality news, or even simply give their attention to quality news.