Why isn't the media doing more to eliminate ignorance?

Answer 1

Where does the media obtain it's content? From us, right?
Although reporting isn't always accurate, it's not their responsibilty to curb ignorance. stop me here!

Answer 2

Why in the world would the media want to eliminate ignorance?

Their ratings/sales would drop. They may have to hire anchors that are more than fluffy drones with 4 stock expressions. They may actually have to WORK a story instead of taking it off the wire service.

What benefit would there be to the media moguls to eliminate ignorance?

Answer 3

Del,
the more ignorant they keep us
the ratings go up

plus, the media doesn't know much of anything, really....
Ignorance is bliss

Answer 4

because they don't get paid to eliminate ignorance, they get paid to spread ignorance.
Its sad, sick and wrong
but that seems to be how the world turns.

Answer 5

Bottom line, they make way more money perpetuating ignorance than eliminating it.

Answer 6

media primary objective is to make money
spreading valid information not even on the agenda

whats worse is they hide behind the 1st amendment to do it
whats even worse is that the American public eats it up

Answer 7

because the media is ignorant and what they want is the popularity and money they get from their broadcasting.

Answer 8

Because the media reports what is 'entertaining'.

Answer 9

Because I hear it is very bad to throw the baby out with the bathwater... Unless of course you're Brittney Spears that is?

Answer 10

because the media is owned by the bullet and bomb makers. Keeping you stupid is thier job. How else can they have war forever?