2007-10-20 14:13:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Yes it does. In some countries there are "voluntary codes of conduct" which all newsmen supposed to adhere to. Britain and Australia are two such places. The US does not have such a code and many things that would never be published/aired in Australia or Britain are in the US.
2007-10-20 14:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Walter B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so, I believe that there is a way to get the story out with having to glorify the ugliness they report on. If there were to have someone police their actions before each broadcast, then some of the stuff seen on todays news casts wouldn't be shown
2007-10-20 14:29:23 · answer #2 · answered by back2skewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the media's job to bring the news to the public no matter how uncomfortable it may be.
If we censor the news then we aren't doing our job to the public by informing them what is going on in the world around them.
If you want prissy news coverage watch Opra or The View.
If you want real news watch CNN.
2007-10-20 14:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by David T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they have that responsibility seeing violent images could really scare some kids.
2007-10-20 15:08:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Violence should only be shown if it is needed to tell the story. Excessive use can be viewed as sensationalism, but if it's relevant, then no, the media shouldn't feel obligated to sensor itself.
2007-10-20 14:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by CC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I believe so...they also have a responsibility of not reporting some things during war time, so as not to give the enemy information.
2007-10-20 15:13:41 · answer #6 · answered by kansasman1968 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they do that anyway, they can't show alot of gorie stuff, or they have to post a warning
2007-10-20 14:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by poopsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋