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Originally posted by Mr.Fiction
I don't disagree with your statement.
On the other hand, channels like CNN and Fox are in the business of making money on murder, rape, and torture. Should an independent website be held to a higher standard?
No matter what you do, someone is going to be pissed off.
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News organizations provide something more than just shocking footage though. They provide information, which allows people to build up a perspective of the world with regards to politics and social issues which they can use in making their political choices and such. In short: they provide something more than just entertainment.
Now, ofcourse, it's hard to draw a line - the term infotainment comes to mind - but in all honesty, I think people themselves know when they cross the line between providing news and providing entertainment.