What media deliver

I agree with Joe Jeffers. We need to see both sides of an issue. However, having become a media-based society, I’m afraid that we are victims of some people who are in the position to deliver the “news.” What they do deliver are their views using accusations, opinions, questions phrased such that they cannot be answered in a positive way, and just plain bullying. I heard George Stephanopolous, who by the way clearly cannot pronounce “Washington,” push the person he was interviewing by stating, “There are those who say,” followed by something that was really an unsubstantiated accusation, then asked the person to deny what he had said.

We all know that once you have been accused and asked to deny something, the more you deny it the guiltier you sound. This type of bullying is used on everyone in politics today. For example, if I were to interview Mr. S., I might say, “My reliable sources have suggested that you wear an aluminum foil hat at home and secretly watch Ancient Aliens, with Giorgio Tsoukalos (another of Greek descent). Does this mean that you and your fellows of Greek heritage are plotting to help aliens invade Earth? There are those who say you are suspected of raising money to fund a welcoming committee for these migrants. Can you deny these statements?”

I will get my news from several reliable sources, including printed and some “news” broadcasts, where articles are reviewed for accuracy and I can be assured that the opinions are plainly identified and printed on the Voices page.