Thursday, October 21, 2010
What Gets You Fired Up? (revised)
One thing that somebody may know or realize about me would be that when it comes to topics related to society, I get really fired up. I can go on and on about how awful today's society is and what effects it has on the children growing up in today's day and age. I normally do not watch the news because I find it too depressing, but I have a news app on my phone that streams recent news so I can keep up with events or controversies going on in the world today. I swear there is not one positive thing scrolling down the whole news stream. That is no exaggeration. I usually see news about floods, shootings, recalls on products because of possible harm or disease, murders, suicides, protests gone wrong,..you name it. If it is negative, I bet you can find it on the news. It does not matter what the topic is, whether it be about abortion or immigration laws, I can debate and write a full page or two about the issue. One thing I wish my high school had was a debate team. I would have absolutely loved it! I have always wanted to be on a debate team because I think it would be the perfect environment for me. That is why I am looking forward to English Composition II next semester, because there will be a good bit of debating involved.
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Keep in mind the phrase common around city paper news rooms, "If it bleeds, it leads." That means the gruesome stuff sells papers. I'm sure the same is true in the internet age. People are more likely to click on a vivid headline. Everytime you read about a plane crash, though, remember to tell yourself, "99.9 % of all flights landed safely today." It helps.
ReplyDeleteThat is very true, and sometimes I forget to think of it in that way. The gruesome stuff is more likely to make it on the news or in the paper than the every day stuff that happens. With that being said though, some gruesome unthinkable things happen way too often.
ReplyDeleteAlso, people are so wrapped up in drama these days. Even when it comes to television and I am watching some "reality" show, I have to stop myself and think "Why am I watching this? Is THIS entertainment?"