The Pros And Cons Of Media Bias

According to Rabinowitz, “In the US, there are media watchdogs – many of them – at both ends of the political spectrum. FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting), tries to keep the media honest from the liberal side. The Media Research Center is its conservative counterpart” (20). However, the fact that there are two different sides separating the filtration and regulation of contents in the media makes it less effective and inefficient. For instance, if either one of the organizations is not doing a good job, the other side will have to pay the price; to elaborate, if FAIR does not keep the media honest on the liberal side and gives some leeway to wrongdoings by politicians while, The Media Research Center rigorously filters news, it will lead to the downfall of conservative politicians (in this case).
eliminating media bias in on all areas of news sectors and not just confined to political matters. If a stern and rigorous watchdog organization is established which is neither liberal nor conservative focused, it can help filter these techniques, provide the public with fair and accurate news. Moreover, it can provide awareness among people about these manipulative tactics, and help them become more critical and analytical thinkers. Furthermore, studies show that 70% of Americans agree that media bias is prevalent. However, the other 30% of the population disagrees. But, there is a disagreement within the 70% as to which group of people this bias is against (Aleister). Since watchdog organizations themselves are divided based on the different ends of the political spectrum, it engenders the need for “watching the watchdogs”. In order to make this less cumbersome and more efficient a single government based watchdog organization should be established. By providing authentic and unbiased news filtered through this single organization, the bridge between the differences among the people can be