CNN cancels Michael Moore in favor of Paris Hilton
Posted by Grizlas on June 26 2007 06:29:38
In his new book "Assault on Reason" Al Gore critizises the media for spending too much time on what can be called entertainment news. Britney Spears shaved head and yeah, Paris Hilton:
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/06/25/king-paris-moore/
I know this might seem like a little thing, but take a minute to think about it. Why would a major news network like CNN spend an hour discussing Paris Hiltons latest brush-in with the law? And why would they do so at the expense of discussing the american healthcare system and its flaws?
Surely the news-media has some responsibility beyond just making profit?
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In his new book "Assault on Reason" Al Gore critizises the media for spending too much time on what can be called entertainment news. Britney Spears shaved head and yeah, Paris Hilton:
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/06/25/king-paris-moore/
I know this might seem like a little thing, but take a minute to think about it. Why would a major news network like CNN spend an hour discussing Paris Hiltons latest brush-in with the law? And why would they do so at the expense of discussing the american healthcare system and its flaws?
Surely the news-media has some responsibility beyond just making profit?