Media objectivity has gotten lost in the shuffle throughout the years. On some news channels, it is very apparent that they are biased against one political party or the other. For example, CNN seems to be biased, in favor of Democrats, while Fox News usually is partial to the Republican Party. I’m not sure that I have come across any news outlet that doesn’t try to sway its viewers one way or the other.
Talk radio does not affect my political views at all, mostly because I don’t really listen to it. Even if I did, I don’t think it would really make a difference because I would probably listen to one that is mostly relative to my own political views.
I believe it is very important for the news media to stay objective because it allows those who watch news reports to become more educated on politics to form their own opinions rather than it be swayed by a stations biased reports. If those who are reporting are biased to one side or the other, I think statements made by the opposing side could be taken out of context and used against the opposed to persuade viewers, as many do during political campaigning.
I agree with all of your answers! Well said! Especially about talk radio. Usually people do not listen to stations that don't reflect their views.
ReplyDeleteI like how you pointed out how objectivity in the media has gotten lost throughout the years. Objectivity use to be a point of pride for news outlets not so long ago and these days it is almost non-existent.
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