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The author is not the only one who agrees with this, just this morning on my drive into work the radio show's host I listen to refused to use the shooter in Florida's name. He states that the media is giving to much attention to the shooter's in these cases and it makes them celebs and just breeds more crazies wanting to make a name for themselves, I tend to agree,
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I must agree with this but it is not a new phenomenon. Insignificant people have strived for recognition forever. Now days they see how to gain that recognition through media, including the Internet, at a terrible cost.
I do not believe this is the only reason, but it is a substantial one. However, it is a problem I see no cure for. The public has a right to know. The media has a guaranteed right and a duty to publish news. They also have the right to profit from it. Unfortunately, such news, including the culprits name, sells.
So, bottom line: How do we prevent any of this without infringing on someone's rights? Either the legal gun owners or the press? Our first two Amendments are in play.
I do not believe this is the only reason, but it is a substantial one. However, it is a problem I see no cure for. The public has a right to know. The media has a guaranteed right and a duty to publish news. They also have the right to profit from it. Unfortunately, such news, including the culprits name, sells.
So, bottom line: How do we prevent any of this without infringing on someone's rights? Either the legal gun owners or the press? Our first two Amendments are in play.
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