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That would be great advice if CNN didn't want more mass murders, but the truth is, more mass murders = better ratings for CNN. Telling a network like CNN how to prevent these types of shootings is like a batter telling the pitcher where he likes the ball.
"Carnage in the classroom..."
Jesus Christ.
Although it may be true, as far as I'm aware there isn't a single study that shows a demonstrable link between news coverage of mass murders and increased likelihood of more mass murders. The same may not be true for suicides although this relationship is complex.
What is documented however, is the increased fear that comes from media coverage of crime and what that potentially means to our collective and individual psyche (not to mention the reflexive actions we take as a result (e.g. the patriot act)).
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Similar to Dan Blather's Terror In The Towers!!!!! when the WTC was hit in '93.
These guys need at the very least lots better writers.
And, of course, CNN will direct us to the wise words and counsel (when he comes back from his golf weekend) of His Poutiness, who will bring the nation together in our hour of grief.
That about it?
That's exactly what I'm seeing on the telly right now. It's drama, drama, emotion, drama - tragedy porn.
Someday this murdering asshole will be watching reruns in jail and enjoying the whole show.
I wonder why he did it? Is there an easier way to become famous? And it doesn't seem to matter WHY you are famous. There is virtually nothing in the coverage that would embarrass him. There should be.
So the MSM does everything wrong all the time. Got it.
If it bleeds it leads. That is what the MSM is. The more blood, the more ratings.
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