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Although some politicians generate terrorism fears for political advantages, the media report it for ratings. Think about all the "innocent white girl kidnapped
by anologwintermut 13y ago
Although some politicians generate terrorism fears for political advantages, the media report it for ratings. Think about all the "innocent white girl kidnapped" headlines. The media reports what people will tune in to and people will definitely tune in for that.
So what, do we place limits on reporting?
- acqq 13y agoFrom your 1, 2 and 3 "options" in your parent question, 1 is the only doable and worth doing. It's not a multiple choice. That's a first thing to understand. And controlling the press by "placing limits" is the opposite of democratic. If anything, most of the press is even now too limited in their approach, effectively supporting the interest groups who benefit from having "terror threat."
- anologwintermut 13y agoI agree 1 is the ideal option, but it's really difficult. The effect of the press is best measured not by what reporters are allowed to do, but by what people actually end up watching. More freedom of the press is not going to eliminate the if it bleeds it leads philosophy. In fact, if we assume that cable news and newspapers have gotten shriller to deal with competition from the internet, it might do the opposite. There is a reason this comic exists[0] [0]http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=3081#comic http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=3081#comic