What is your opinion of the media bias that is so prevalent in the United States?

SFC Stephen King good read and solid share. "Its mind-blowing" especially with politics and current events.

The media is simply a bunch of for-profit businesses doing what is best for their bottom line (and therefore, their investors).

I find it interesting how many of the same people who tout the benefits of a free market, capitalist system will simultaneously rail against the media by calling them biased. They chase the stories that society finds interesting, so their "bias" is simply a reflection of society's leanings. People can't have it both ways. You can't expect the media to play nice and be unbiased, while also expecting them to exist in a competitive, market-based environment. That "bias" is nothing more than a source of differentiation in order to appeal to different segments of the marketplace. If people look close enough, they'll find media outlets (broadcast, radio, internet, etc.) that cover the entire political spectrum. In aggregate, I think it's a wash between left-leaning and right-leaning media outlets.

SFC Stephen King ,
I choose not to subscribe to the bias perspectives of any of the news outlets (Fox, CNN, MSNBC, Local news), as I simply choose to not watch the news at all. Instead, I choose to start and end my day with the Bloomberg Business channel, as I get the opportunity to monitor the global market platform. Unfortunately many civil unrest is derived from the financial posture of countries as they move forward, coupled with the poor decision making of individuals. Great thought provoking question!