The liberal bias in the media

Another case of media bias in US is extended in its election effect . The media coverage during the election period has failed to capture the real essence of the US democratic process . Instead of focusing on the policies and platforms of political parties as a group , the media coverage was centered on the candidates . Hence , the media coverage has been obviously manipulated to create good impressions on the candidates rather than being catered to properly inform the public regarding their credentials , suggested policy transformations , and plans that shall emancipate the nation in

general Hudson , 2004 , 195-196

On the other hand , media is also used as a source of entertainment , more than for information - or to use their term , for infotainment . In this way , media is being used by private media for profit-driven goals In this market , the market mechanism becomes the sole controller of media practitioners rather than public information . Through this change the quality of information being disseminated suffers from the profit-driven goals which often result to inadequate quality of the news being produced

In this light , is a call for the eradication of media biases . The media should serve only for the purpose of informing the public , hence anything that shall tarnish this image shall not be allowed . Media is indeed a powerful sector , a very influential weapon that can make or break someone 's reputation . Thus , this sector must be utilized properly and conscientiously for the benefit of the majority

HYPERLINK "http /www .aim .org " \o "http /www .aim .org " Accuracy In Media official website . Retrieved November 5 , 2007

Hudson (2004 ) American Democracy in Peril : Eight Challenges to America 's Future . Washington , D .C , CQ Press . pp 195-1966

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