YesterdaysHero
Member
I have wondered this for a long time and haven't really asked about it, so this is directed to the American residents here on RIU.
Why is journalism so totally different then other parts of the world? I can only really speak for Canada (home) and the UK because those are the only other places I have been able to view network news shows.
I have observed most of the networks seem to have employees and journalists with strong opinions on many issues (especially controversial ones) and they broadcast their opinion or the opinion of the network as oppose to taking an objective POV and just reporting the facts? Isn't that the point?
So the bottom line question: Why are American news stations so opinionated as opposed to, say, CBC or BBC? Sometimes its dangerous propaganda and sometimes it's downright offensive!
Cheers, from your Canadian Counterpart.
Why is journalism so totally different then other parts of the world? I can only really speak for Canada (home) and the UK because those are the only other places I have been able to view network news shows.
I have observed most of the networks seem to have employees and journalists with strong opinions on many issues (especially controversial ones) and they broadcast their opinion or the opinion of the network as oppose to taking an objective POV and just reporting the facts? Isn't that the point?
So the bottom line question: Why are American news stations so opinionated as opposed to, say, CBC or BBC? Sometimes its dangerous propaganda and sometimes it's downright offensive!
Cheers, from your Canadian Counterpart.