Media Influence On America

Today, more than ever the media plays a pivotal role in the ways in which Americans think and what they believe. Media can influence the masses in a number of different ways. Without the media it would be virtually impossible for the typical American citizens to be informed of today's events. But information is not always the media's goal. In fact, it rarely is. Many Americans feel that they can form opinions on there own. But, unknowingly opinion's are formed simply by what paper gets delivered to your door or what channel you watch. The views of the president are greatly affected by the media due to the overwhelming amount of coverage by every form of media.

Upon watching various newscasts and reviewing articles printed in various newspapers, it is obvious that news is not filled facts but is more likely to be filled with opinions. The ideas and actions of the president can either be applauded or booed depending on which station you turn to. For instance, Bill Clinton's view on the Republican's tax cut proposal has faced much scrutiny from the media. The debate over this issue has been hotly contested. The Chicago Tribune has widely discussed the reasons for Bill Clinton's refusal of this proposal. But in tracking this issue it has been shown that this paper rarely gives a Republican
Perhaps, due to it's comical nature that would have made the Democratic party seem foolish in the eyes of Americans'. CBS news reported a letter soliciting money to help aid Clinton's legal fees. The comical part of all this is that a letter was sent to Bernard Lewinsky, Monica Lewinsky's father. This was something that was very comical. This is also something that would be very interesting to the American people. But what is interesting is that CBS news was the only station to report this. So if there is an interesting news piece, why would only one station choose to report