If the american public relies on the media to provide us with our day to day news, shouldn't there be strict laws to protect americans from misinformation?
Many americans are not experts but rely on television broadcasts to provide them with expert opinions and advice.
2007-09-10 13:34:14 · 4 answers · asked by bluecuriosity 2 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
grate question you get a star
now to the question in my opinion it is up to the viewer to figure out what is truth and what is not you have TV,newspaper,the WWW and many other sources to get information from the people who only watch TV are the same people that vote for some one for president based on there campaign adds with out actually learning about them from other sources USE YOUR MIND PEOPLE
2007-09-10 13:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anthony H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The media are not perfect and sometimes do make mistakes. But would you rather have this situation than no news at all.? The are some laws which protect the public from misinformation and sometimes the press or media offer an apology or are taken to court.
2007-09-10 20:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, this approach would create an even greater danger to the First Amendment. Who would decide what information is accurate, reliable, and unbiased? I hate to think about the government censoring or controlling the news.
Only a thoughtful and virtuous people can remain free. Of course there will be some abuses and some mistakes, but if we don't take responsibility for figuring out the truth, we will lose our freedoms.
2007-09-10 20:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an excellent question. I think there should be, but I don't think there is. At least not to a certain extent.
2007-09-10 22:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by Penelope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋