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In reply to the discussion: Back pay approved for officer acquitted in Freddie Gray case [View all]lapucelle
(18,187 posts)Because there is only so much actual news and factual information to report, the media resorts to reporting opinion and rumor 24/7. When we get trials or Justice Department investigations that reach conclusions contrary to the rumor-driven narratives that the media has set up, people cry foul.
We're seeing this happen right now on the right with the Clinton email investigations. Clinton wasn't indicted because there was no crime, yet in a recent poll, 56% said Clinton escaped indictment because of a rigged system.
When juries, judges, and the Justice Department render decisions contrary to the story lines that the media has peddled for ratings, of course people are incredulous. And our side is just as good at peddling narratives as the folks on Fox news.
Tell you what...read the Justice Department report on Michael Brown's death, read the verdicts in the three Freddy Gray trials that have occurred thus far, and ask yourself if you see any miscarriage in justice.
We need better journalism in this country. That's the real problem.