I rarely watch the news anymore. I do try to keep abreast of world trends and check out the major headlines every day or so, but watching too much of the world's insanity in an hour show is more than I can handle. It's no wonder depression is on the increase!
Tonight, there was a story about nasty fights breaking out at high school sporting events. There was a shooting at a field and track competition. One school has started holding games and competitions while school is in session to avoid spectators. Several schools are having to spend upwards of Three Hundred Thousand dollars a year for security alone! This is happening at collage and professional events as well! What on Earth? Have we, as a civilization, sunk so far back into barbarism that we cannot control ourselves and our behavior? And this sporting issue is one small face on the tip of one small iceberg in a vast ocean absolutely full of icebergs...
Looking at history with its repeated rise and fall of civilizations, what is happening seems apparent... Or does it only seem that way because bad times make for good news?
What do you think? Would it be better if the evening news balanced the horror stories with news of breakthroughs and success stories? Are the news channels to blame for rising depression rates and an increase in violence?
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