Sad
Journalism
January
12, 2008
Mainstream
media and the so-called journalists bear a lot of the blame. They are always seeking the sexy
story. It is much easier to get
viewers to tune in hear a story about racial conflict between the candidates
than stories differentiating their views on counter-terrorism, economic
stimulus, and agricultural research.
But whatŐs easiest is not always whatŐs best. There is a public demand for quality journalism focusing on
the issues and the facts. Right
now many of us must turn to NPR, the internet, or the BBC.
Although
Tim Russert is pretty good, most of mainstream journalists are weak. After a debate on ABC, we watched to
post debate commentary in disgust.
George Stephanopholis and Diane Sawyer were giggling and gossiping like
schoolgirls. They didnŐt focus on
any of the candidatesŐ issues.
They did not even mention Ron Paul, despite his provocative stances. Instead, they chose to chat about
insults and peevishness.
ItŐs
no wonder the American public knows more about the trivial lives of pop
starlets than the people and policies that rule their lives.
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