does the media in the U.S. teach people how to become afraid?

Question

does media in america teach people how to become afraid? haven't you notice that what they mostly show in the news every single day is something bad. like someone got killed, rapped, slaughter..etc. for example.. canada! they don't show all that crap as much as they show it here. most of the people aren't afraid to even leave their doors unlock.
whatch some of the documentary by Michael Moore
*bowling for columbine
*farenheit 9/11
what do you think?

Answer 1

As a citizen of Canada, it might surprise you that we do lock our doors in cities during the day, & definitely at night. I like Mr. Moore's take on things, but he does stretch the truth in some areas & tells it like it is in others. The problem is when to believe & when not too?
We get alot of negative news in our news stories also, but I think the slant is different. Not as much erie music, & the reporters do try to state the facts as is & not suggest more. However, in recent years I've noticed a change in news "sound bites", which all of the story isn't revealed, leaving the viewer to possibly believe a different slant. I watch American News often, just to compare & yes they do tend to try to grab your attention by using scary words/phrases, music, & visuals. It's a ratings game mixed amongst real news. Yes in some cases events are worse, but in others it's not as scary as they present it to you the American people. If you got a satellite dish you might be able to expand on your news from other countries& see the truth alittle differently.

Answer 2

Yes, yes, yes! The media feeds into peoples values, fears Organized religion does the same thing. Because the more people are scared the more apt they are to attend temple, church or whatever (and make a $ donation).
And not only in the U.S., Irag and Iran for examle did or do strictly control what people think through the media-and spread . fear. The media does do a lot of this here in Canada too.
We must all practice questioning about media information.
For example, about 400 people have been killed in traffic in the past year in Canada. None have been killed by terrorists, so I am more fearful of driving the I way or being killed by a terrorist act.
Good question, hope you ask more it, getting people thinking and discussing among themselves is a great way to erode all the 'screwy news'. Michal Moore is trying to do this.

Answer 3

Even the mention of Michael Moore is disgusting. He should be banned from the media and prevented from putting out more trash. The media of today pushes defeatism and antiamerican feelings. Instead of promotion national pride most media pushes to impeach, impugn and disrespect the values this country was built on. The more ridiculous a story is the bigger the coverage. Recent media frenzy about the motion picture depicting the assassination of Bush is a prime example of the depravity of the media.

To top things off you have the Clinton backers blocking a story that tells the world who is to blame for Bin Lauden's still being around while they blame bush for not doing more to get rid of another Clinton mistake. Iraq.

Answer 4

The media propagates sensationalism, that is how they sell the news. The stories you here are vaguely based on what happens but are substantially lies. The media knows that fear sells and therefore hypes up every single instance as if it were the end of the world. So I agree with you. Understand that journalists are, generally, accomplished liars, and take everything they say with a large amount of skepticism.

Answer 5

Exactly. The strange thing is that it seems to be the only thing that sells the news in the US. If it isn't horrific or terrifying, it doesn't do as well as something shocking and bloodcurdling. It's as if they want to be afraid! I guess you just need to look at all the Horror films coming out to see that this is the case. The Horror film genre seems to do really well. No idea why. Just look at the headlines if you want to be afraid!!

Answer 6

Sorry to break it to you bud, but, they censor alot of things that you wouldn't believe would be happening. Want to see some real stuff? Watch some videos of the people in 9/11 splattering on the ground, or the beheading of U.S. Citizens. They do a great job in blocking out what we can't handle, I know this for a fact.

We can't just baby these things to make them seem as though they weren't as bad as they were, just out of respect for those whom it happened to. And, as well as the fact as, we may just forget about it.

Answer 7

the news is nothing but one bad thing after another the tone in the voices of the news reporters make everything sound worse than it really is, there is an urgency in their voice like listen to me, listen to me. they talk so fast making for more hype than necessary. it is important to know what is happening around you and all through the world. but i do agree the reporters can make you feel like turn off the TV,lock the doors and windows and go hide.

Answer 8

Not as such, but the media does unfortunately pass on the continuous mindless messages of permanent threat, dread, and fear that the U.S. government, for its own devious and insidious purposes, constantly trumpets through its own propagators of public deception and mis-information.

Answer 9

You might be right. Who knows what the truth is anymore? Conspiracy theories run amuck make it hard to discern the truth.

We ought to start a happy news channel! No one would probably watch it though. I think we are programmed to think things are bad even if they aren't.

Answer 10

not reporting crime in the media won't make it go away. the problem with Moore's work is that it's an opinion piece. as Friday said, " just the facts, ma'am."