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kentuck

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5. I know. It is so obvious.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #4)

Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:55 PM

Jun 2021

But shouldn't people expect the truth and the facts from everyone that sells newspapers and spouts stuff on cable television?

Surely, they don't expect to be lied to on life and death matters, or on issues vital to our national security?

People need to be truthfully informed.

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What is the purpose of newspapers and so-called news media? [View all] kentuck Jun 2021 OP

Well, to report the facts to the best of their ability is what we SHOULD PatrickforB Jun 2021 #1

A Well-Informed Electorate Is a Prerequisite for Democracy. elleng Jun 2021 #2

To sell ads dweller Jun 2021 #3

To sell ad space or in the case of cable noise Sherman A1 Jun 2021 #4

I know. It is so obvious. kentuck Jun 2021 #5

I see the problem as what I believe to be blind expectations Sherman A1 Jun 2021 #10

to write whatever the owners want them to stillcool Jun 2021 #6

Ads should be limited I_UndergroundPanther Jun 2021 #7

selling advertisers access to potential customers 0rganism Jun 2021 #8

The Truth is what Democracy requires. Kid Berwyn Jun 2021 #9

Why is the media "so-called"? brooklynite Jun 2021 #11

FOX calls itself "News"... kentuck Jun 2021 #12

Their purpose is to make a profit for their owners/shareholders. Kaleva Jun 2021 #13

There is no absolute purpose... brooklynite Jun 2021 #14