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Graham- Do you believe everything you hear? How many people have a person in their family that listens to the news or some form of media like T.V. or newspaper? People are influenced by things like the media and family that has a view on a controversy. How many people have heard of Trayvon Martin and believe that George Zimmerman killed him and should be prosecuted? All of this without complete evidence. How do you think that the media influences society?

Matt- The media has a negative effect on society by causing people to have bad views and making racial slurs and stereotypes that can spread and hurt people. America created laws that stop racial discrimination but the media has brought it back into society. For example Muslims are watched very closely and go through more security and background checks than other people.

Graham- For centuries people have caused racial issues in interviews and persuaded people to a side that might not be correct. Before World War II Hitler spread racial discrimination by word of mouth and you also had to be of the Aryan race or else you would be tortured, confined, or even killed. The KKK had and still has strong beliefs that America should only be for white people and non gays, Jews, or blacks. This was seen in many public places before the 1960’s with black and white eating places, segregated restrooms, and even segregated water fountains. Also in South Africa the Apartheid ruled with segregation for 40 years and the media spread Nelson Mandela as a criminal when he took office in 1994.

John- Media shouldn’t choose sides. They shouldn’t be able to give people too much info to create a national controversy. Much like the Rugby World Cup, the media cannot choose to favor a side if they are the main televisors of the games being played. This is also seen with ESPN.

Matt- Many people listen to the media for many different aspects like beauty and health. People also listen for what is cool and right to center their life and views around. Not letting the media choose sides would keep people from choosing a side based on what the media thinks. This would keep from having a lot of people in one view versus a few in the opposing view.

John-People argue that it is important for the news to put the truth out to inform people so society knows what is going on. Also some may say that due to freedom of speech they can say what ever the want and put their views out so people can see them. Lastly someone may say that they have to say the truth and without giving their view in movies and news its not the truth.

Graham- It causes a national issue that can put national security at a risk by creating an inside problem that causes racial issues. Any amendment can be voided if it is going to cause a problem with national security. Also it is not their view that is always the truth. Like all Muslims being terrorists, and all black people living in the projects.

John- Not allowing the media to create problems by showing their view would help keep everyone of all races safe and feel secure in their home. Getting rid of racism and discrimination is something that needs to happen to keep everyone safe. To help you can sign up and donate at the NAACP website WWW.NAACP.ORG