Media Bias

by Pamela Horton
Is there a difference between conservative views and liberal views. Of course, there is. Since the government funds most of the large corporate news stations, does this cause a bias opinion on behalf of the journalists. According to the media research organization (http://www.mrc.org/) this is true. Research has shown that ABC, CBS, and NBC have shown bias during this years presidential election run-offs. Mitt Romney and current President Barrack Obama were given two different amount of time putting more negative attention toward Romney. Two tapes were found uncovering each belief of the nominees, however, Romney's tapes were given more time to air.

The media research organization said, "In contrast, when tape emerged of Barack Obama stating he was in favor of “redistribution” of wealth, reporters barely broached the story, spending only six minutes, 28 seconds over eight stories. In all the Big Three networks this week devoted about 88 minutes to the Romney tape compared to just six and a half minutes on the Obama clip -- a 13 to 1 ratio" (http://www.mrc.org/media-reality-check/abc-cbs-nbc-hype-romney-hidden-camera-tape-bury-obamas-redistribution-clip).

As Journalists bias should not be apart of uncovering corruption of anybody. There is a code of ethics (http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp) that is given to follow but not unlawful if not followed. One particular code is to have accurate information. Then further goes on to say tell the story with diversity no matter how unpopular it is. Personal views are put aside and common sense and knowledge take part when writing a story. Every story may not be something we, as journalists, believe in but should that make "us" change our story to fit what we believe. Absolutely NOT! My whole point is if the government was conservative would the views have shifted toward liberal corruption?