Maureen and the News

It is not that I don't want to be current on what is happening in the world or irresponsible by trying to ignore it. My biggest gripe is the actual talking heads on the TV and the way they report and sensationalize every little thing happening. I just heard them chatting in their inane way about a tragedy that occurred today in Alabama. A tornado hit and a High School was involved and yet the news reporters stated that the tornado "took aim" at the High School.

Why do we feel that we have to make every little thing in life sinister? Why is that what sells? What we tune into and listen to hanging on each word and shaking our heads at the sad state of affairs.

Wouldn't we be better off trying to create some good news each and everyday? Perhaps we can just turn off these newscasters and try to appreciate what is good on the world. How do we constantly dwell on the negative and yet expect that we will feel good as we go through the day.

Why are there more people now on antidepressants that ever before?

Could it be the constant negative barrage by the media?

In my mind ..yes