Dear Editor:
With the political agenda of the U.S. government always in the spotlight, one can just about expect the national media to always be there and in everyone’s business.
The media has always been a prominent figure in our society. Without media coverage, no one would ever hear about any news happening around the world or even in our hometowns. It does not matter when or where something happens, the media is always just around the corner, waiting for a good story. The thing is that the best stories come from not-so-good topics. The reality is that the media is biased because they are looking for ratings and the best ratings come when they bring out the worst things in our society.
The media always seems to try to criticize anyone and everyone they are talking to or about. Even our government and top-ranking officials are not able to get away from this. The media steps up to another level whenever it comes to someone famous or other prominent figures in the world today.
People in politics often use the media to campaign or to promote their cause.
On the other hand, when the media has its shot at government or its officials, it often loses all respect and tries to give its audience detailed information that might otherwise not be volunteered by officials. Many times the media tries to captivate the public’s attention and entertain them by putting these figures on the spot or by relaying bogus information to the public.
Whatever it takes to get a good story and ratings, the media is likely to do. In the First Amendment, we have freedom of religion, speech, press and assembly. By using newspapers and magazines, they also do not have to obtain a license, but if the media wishes to televise their stories, they have more restrictions and need a government license.
Jacqueline K. Pearson

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