I don't watch the news very often, not because I don't want to be informed about what is happening in the world, but because it almost always focuses on the negative. Yes it is important to know about wars and riots and the state of the country and the world in general. But is it necessary to hear about every murder, every shooting, every accident, every tragedy? I don't think so. We all know there is bad in the world, but constantly thinking about it will only make us live in fear of what is out there. When people live in fear, all they want to do is hide and protect themselves rather than go out into the world and make a difference.
Another disturbing trend in the news is telling a tragic story over and over until you know every, single detail by heart. I suppose news programs do it because it makes for good ratings. People are so shocked and interested in the story that they can't turn off the t.v. But how does this help anyone? Why do people have to beat a story to death? Don't watch it. It will only urge the trend to continue if you participate. As for me, I like to watch the morning shows that are more about living life than about death and destruction. Maybe we should all try more to make a change for the better rather than sitting and waiting for the worst.
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