MIDNIGHT!/ Sunday, April 22, 2007
The media has a whole bag full of devices and methods to implement for the sole purpose of disguising opinion as facts in order to stir anguish and to create controversy amongst the citizens. One such device is the media's usage of subjective perception. When the news of the Singapore swimmers were released to the public, stating that the swimmers were mocking and gloating at the American relay team following their disqualification. However the truth could have been that the Singapore team were merely smiling in disbelief at seeing their toughest competetitors being taken out of the race. It is hard to believe that such a small matter can have so huge an impact on the world. The issue is even being publicised in America by magazines, this can have serious detrimental effects on Singapore's bilateral ties with America. An official inquiry regarding the incident has started and if found guilty, the Singapore team will have to make a public apology to the American team.
Such irresponsible use of the pen by the reporter is extremely disturbing, that by merely stating their own opinion, they are able to stir up feelings in the masses and in a way, control their emotions. The use of the media will have to be controlled and they cannot be allowed to write anything which they want just for financial reasons. However, we cannot blame the reporter entirely as he/she did not force anyone of us to believe it, rather we choose to believe it by simply reading the article. We should not go a step too far ahead of ourselves and instead read other sources before reaching a conclusion.
Damnit, it ain't meant to be.
9:29 AM <3
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