I
wish there was a way to regulate the news media like they do
professional athletes. It is basically impossible to trust the reporting
of any major news network. I'm not talking about getting in the way of
reporting or freedom of speech or expression but if an anchor/station is
reporting something that is alleged, or not yet confirmed they should
make that clear. There is so much speculation that
is offered up as fact that it really muddles things. So, if a news
channel reports something that is later found to be untrue and unfounded
then they should be fined. It seems like in the rush to be the first to
report they don't even care if it is accurate. I feel like you can
change channels and see very contradictory reporting so then you have to
dig around the internet to find out who is more correct. Now, obviously
in emergency situations this system could be lifted in the interest of
public safety. Also, when things need to be retracted they shouldn't
just be a little ticker that scrolls across the screen once. Sometimes I feel they say half-truths to be deliberately misleading. Or off to
the side they could have a little "Fact Checker" person that could
produce evidence to support claims, maybe with a red light meaning risky
story not yet confirmed, yellow very likely to be true, and green is
factual and confirmed. Haha this has really gotten out of hand. I think
it could be time for bed.
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