What is the role of the media. I used to think it was to report on the news and let the populace form their own opinions of the events. Obviously that has changed.
'The word ‘media’ is derived from the word medium, signifying mode or carrier. Media is intended to reach and address a large target group or audience. The word was first used in respect of books and newspapers i.e. print media and with the advent of technology, media now encompasses television, movies, radio and internet. In today’s world, media becomes as essential as our daily needs. Media of today is playing an outstanding role in creating and shaping of public opinion and strengthening of society.
Media is the sword arm of democracy. Media acts as watchdog to protect public interest against malpractice and create public awareness. Today when politicians are taking full advantage of their positions, an evil nexus of mafia and crime syndicate is making the life of the common man miserable, taxpayer’s money is siphoned out for the personal gain of the influential and ordinary people are a mere spectator-media has a grater responsibility As the fourth pillar of democracy along with judiciary, executive and legislature, media of today has an all embracing role to act against the injustice, oppression, misdeeds and partiality of our society.'
http://www.globalethicsnetwork.org/profiles/blogs/role-of-media-in-our-society
I suppose this all came about because of Watergate and Nixon and the fact that the Washington Post reporters were championed, but WDIK (what do I know) as I am incapable of forming my own opinion of events as they happen.
There is no doubt in my mind that journalists are born from the far left spectrum of democracy inculcated in the far left environments of academia. That itself presents a problem if the media is indeed to fulfill their role defined above. I think it would work if they were impartial, which they evidently are not. Of course, I am referring to the 2016 presidential race.
Hillary was anointed by the media before the race had begun and Trump has made it easy for them. I am neither a Trump or Hillary fan and neither of them is fit to be the next president but I do believe the American population should feel free to make their own decision without the media whispering in their ear.
The latest round of CNN parading feminazis on air commenting on locker room banter is beyond my comprehension. WTF, what do they know about male locker room banter. Are they closet voyeurs? I really do not see the leap from talking about groping being akin to actually groping females and therefore being sexual assault. CNN really glosses over Bill's transgressions (which were real, not thought about) while in the White house as old news because it would ruin Hillary's rise to power.
After observing what has happened in Canadian schools and universities I believe that Hillary's first executive action will be to ban locker rooms. After all, they must be a breeding ground for sexual assault. The school yards in Canada are now devoid of physical contact and red rover, king of the hill, and piggy back challenges are activities of the past. Every kid now gets a trophy as there are no losers, just winners. If you get pregnant, just kill the little bastard while still in the womb, rather than take responsibility for your actions. What are we really teaching the next generation?
The pendulum swings and invariably swings back. The barbarians will soon be at the gates.
The above rant needs to be said and does not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of the writer :-)
TTYL
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