If you ask Dan Rather if American Journalism is in a crisis , he'd respond with resounding YES ! In his youtube video he lists every possible reason that the journalism field in America has gone down hill. Anything from technology advancements and newspapers not keeping up to diminishing quality and morals. But is that the truth? Don't we have ourselves, as consumers, to blame? The quality of newspapers may be slipping but it can't all be because of advancements in technology and horrible morals as consumers - it is up to us to demand the quality we want. If it isn't up to our standards than write to the editor and make them aware. And it can't be so lame letter yelling and full of slurs, it needs to be a letter than can be understood and maybe give an idea that you think would help to enhance to paper.
Though I don't deny that online journalism has made a change in the newspaper industry, it SHOULDN'T affect the way journalism is done. It seems less and less fact checking is happening and this leads to untrustworthy news. No one wants to waste time and money reading something that isn't true or that is misleading. This is dangerous for readers and writers all the same. Readers walk away with the wrong information and spread this about and writers are no longer credible sources for information. So is American Journalism in a crisis ? That's debatable, but what isn't up for debate , is that fact that the quality is going down and the sources are no longer what they used to be.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
No Pet Left Behind
Anyone who loves a pet can agree that in an emergency they would never leave their 4 legged friend behind. However, it appears not all pet owners feel as fondly for their companions. During recent Hurricane Irene, this poor canine was left without solid protection or anyone to care for him. A neighbor saw the dog and took a picture, which found its way onto Facebook and other popular sites. Since then it has started quite a bit of controversy within animal rights groups and activists. The neighbor also reported that when the family evacuated, they took a new puppy with them. Why not take both animals? That is a popular question that many have been asking.
Even though as a nation, we were given plenty of time to prepare for Hurricane Irene, this poor pup was not the only one to be left behind. In fact, the numbers are astounding for animals that are abandoned during crisis. One source reveals that Hurricane Andrew, 1992, left more than 1,000 pets without a home and an unfortunate end. But this does not have to be the case for the future, nor did it have to already happen. There are plenty of sites, like Global Animal, that give a list of things to have prepared and different places where your pet can be safe and cared for untill the disaster as passed. It is time that as a nation we step up and give the proper care to the ones who love us unconditionally, instead of treating them as though they are replacable objects.
Even though as a nation, we were given plenty of time to prepare for Hurricane Irene, this poor pup was not the only one to be left behind. In fact, the numbers are astounding for animals that are abandoned during crisis. One source reveals that Hurricane Andrew, 1992, left more than 1,000 pets without a home and an unfortunate end. But this does not have to be the case for the future, nor did it have to already happen. There are plenty of sites, like Global Animal, that give a list of things to have prepared and different places where your pet can be safe and cared for untill the disaster as passed. It is time that as a nation we step up and give the proper care to the ones who love us unconditionally, instead of treating them as though they are replacable objects.
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