Is the media too powerful?

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AS General Studies – Timed Essay                                                    David Dean

Is the media too powerful?

Exposure to the media is a constant event. It begins as soon as the radio or televisions are turned on, or as soon as a newspaper or magazines are opened. The television, radio, newspaper and magazines are all ready to give us their spin on the top stories of the day. Some try to give us facts, with as little of their input and thoughts as possible. While others work only on rumours, or give us facts but slanted to their way of thinking.

The media contributes to public opinion and provides understanding of the news. The media entertains us, watches government and social institutions, and gives the public information for debate and discussion about local and international affairs.

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There is a need to get accurate information that is unbiased. The media needs to be held accountable and not hide behind its cries of free speech and censorship. The government is here for the protection of the people, and there are some areas that the media only endangers our safety, whether it is on health issues, privacy issues, or in international affairs.

There are some places that the media does not have a very good perspective on security or individual privacy. I feel that the government should put restrictions on the areas that the media can ...

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