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Old 11-07-2010, 12:37   #87
Margaret Pilkington
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Re: Moat - end of story

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Originally Posted by Eric View Post
H. L. Mencken observed that "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public"; and it seems as if the British media now operates according to his dictum.

However, it seems as if you are suggesting that the media act according to your values ... in other words you are setting yourself up as censor.

Such news stories are almost treated as a reality TV show......and that can't be good....it trivialises what is a serious event....and I don't think I am setting myself up as a censor......I am not saying that news should not be reported per se, I am saying that more selectivity should go into the reporting.....I am getting fed up with the trivial, sensationalisation of what are grave human tragedies. I think there is a difference, but I am sure you will correct me if you think I am wrong.
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