Journalism. Although I can appreciate writing of all forms, I question journalism. Call me a cynic, but can a person really be neutral on every topic? They are LIARS!!! Yes, if you are going to report facts, you must set aside your personal bias and do just that present the facts. However, I believe, as long as one can think, they can feel; being detached from your feelings is simply impossible and just not human. And it is a shame that journalists can’t even voice their political opinions outside of work because they need to maintain their so-called “neutrality.” They are not living scrolls or monks taking a vow of silence. It’s almost like their freedom of speech is being taken away from. Then again they chose that profession not me.
One of the questions in chapter 14 asked, “ Are there no new ways to report the news?” Hmm? Besides shows that parody news like SNL or The Colbert Report (with their intentions of comedic effect to approach real issues), I don’t see how society can report the news in a new way. Sure, drama sell, drama is sexy, it gets our attention so is there really a need to present such stories in a new way? Information is information no matter what format be it we get our news from our TVs, radios, cell-phones, computers/laptops, ect. Also, I this chapter it made an interesting note that even though journalists try to get a story first it doesn’t really matter to the viewer or even boosts ratings.
Chapter 15 presents the age-old question of does art imitate life or vise versa. From all the tragic events that rocked the nation, everyone seems to blame the media and it’s violence. And through these tragic events, people who were close to love ones that were murdered by mentally disturbed individuals always seem to try and profit from their circumstances. However, there cases are always considered invalid. Can we as a society use media violence as a scapegoat for our behavior? Let’s face it; the media is NOT for the weak-minded. As far as Chp.16 goes, freedom of expression has it’s limits. Especially in this day in age where everything is copyrighted and certain material or words are censored.
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