Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of people and there is little can be done to rectify this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is believed that the media have an ultimate
control
over the viewers’ opinions and attitudes. While I can understand Use synonyms
this
, I would argue that the public has become more judicious about what they are exposed to in the media.
On the one hand, the media are believed to have the power to manipulate readers’ opinions and attitudes for various reasons. Linking Words
Firstly
, it depends on the media to decide what is published and what is broadcasted; Linking Words
therefore
, some news stories can be biased. Linking Words
Secondly
, it is now even more pressing that the Internet and pay TV enable certain messages to be disseminated even Linking Words
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As a result
, it becomes so accepting of Linking Words
this
frame of censorship. Linking Words
For example
, it might be obvious that a piece of news Linking Words
that is
harmful for the reputation of the sponsoring company may be omitted on the media.
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On the other hand
, I am of opinion that readers remain their own ideas and opinions regardless of what they have watched on the media. Linking Words
In particular
, the press can Linking Words
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what is printed, which does not mean that they can Use synonyms
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individuals’ perceptions. It is certainly true that people are becoming well aware of the credibility of the source. Use synonyms
For instance
, the tabloid press appears to be interesting on the World Wide Web and it is not without controversy; readers, Linking Words
however
, often take it with a grain of salt, as they understand that it is often filled with rumours and gossips.
In conclusion, I am unconvinced that the media can Linking Words
control
opinions and attitudes of the people by controlling what to be broadcast or published because readers tend to take it judiciously.Use synonyms
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