Sensationalism and sedition in journalism
Posted on August 22, 2006 - Filed Under Punch Forum |
Jevie de Guzman
22 August 2006
Sensationalism and seditiousness in journalism is unavoidable in a democracy where:1) Truths become lies and lies become truths
2) Plights of the oppressed and the poor are not heard
3) Corruption is rampant but no one is punished
4) Politicians are getting richer but the masses are getting poorer, in short oligarchs rule
5) Increasing victims of injustice because justice is being influenced by the politicians and the rich
6) Deteriorating peace and order situation, unsolved killings.Is democracy still working in our country? If justice which is the last defense of democracy is being curtailed and influenced by the politicians and the rich, how can you prevent journalism of being sensationalized and seditious? Jose Rizal and Ninoy Aquino were involved in sensationalized and seditious journalism but probably because there was no democracy during their times. If nowadays, some writers are involved in seditious and sensationalized journalism then it probably means something. Democracy is no longer working in our country.
In my point of view, politicians who contributed and continuously contributing to the above scenario are the ones destroying the very essence of democracy.
By definition, sensationalism is the practice of emphasizing the most lurid, shocking, and emotive aspects of anything under discussion or investigation, especially by the media.
For the victims it does not matter if what they express is sensationalized or seditious. For them, JOURNALISM is all about the TRUTH.
Jevie Posadas de Guzman
OFW
Worldwide Oil Exploration Consultant
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