In Yo Face

IN YO FACE!

Over the last few years I have noticed an increase in graphically violent, gory images and descriptions creeping into the media. 

It disturbs me so much I make a point of avoiding and/or not viewing such manipulative propaganda as much as possible.  

I believe that we have no one to blame but ourselves for what the media has become to day. 

 

AFTER ALL WE PAY FOR IT!

Where is the line?

Is it free speech or invasion of privacy?   

Is it art or Pornography?

Is it relevant or persuasive/scare tactics?

Is it the truth or is it a twisted representation of a fact?

The idea that I am questioning the news reporters agenda is a terrible thing and although underhanded tactics have been used for well pretty much ever, I believe it is getting much worse. Everybody knows that Sex, Violence Mayhem and Destruction sell! So the only way the media will change is if our viewing preferences change. They can introduce new rules and guidelines to try to control journalism but when they do we will find away around it.      

If there was no market for it there would be no point to display such rubbish... There are rules and regulations citing what is deemed inappropriate for television i.e. swearing and nudity, but as soon as it is labelled as news then it is protected by "FREE SPEECH" hmmmm makes you think... does it not?

Showing footage of the convicted Batman killer 24/7 for days on end is essentially immortalizing him. I do not want my children brought up in a world that is desensitized to MURDER whether it is in our local area or half way across the world, so I ask is it really hard hitting news that his psychiatrist prescribed medication to herself and other family members? and do we really need to know the ins and outs of his daily routine? He is no humanitarian, hero, or activist he is a mentally disturbed Psychopath and should not be shown so much attention...  The attention would be better spent on reporting the heroics many people displayed that day saving the lives of their loved ones. I would like to acknowledge the courage of Alex Sullivan, Johnathon Blunk and Mathew MacQuinn.

I am aware that people want to know what is happening news wise, that is a valid concern but is constant coverage of such terrible incidents really necessary? Plastering this madman's face across all forms of media is just over kill.