Why People Hate the Media

Nicholas Kristoff just can't understand why people hate the press so much. He's concerned that with so little public support, the freedom of the press is in real danger. He thinks that journalists need to take steps "re-connecting" with the public.

Gee Nick. Why would people distrust the MSM? I can think of a good reason or two. Could it be the puerile and sensational nature of most coverage? How about the total lack of substance? Or could it be the shocking ignorance and gullibility of even the most elite journalists? Oh, and how about the self-satisfied condescension of the press? And whatever happened to "afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted"? The last few years the usual position of the press with regards to those in power is on all fours.

Sure, the press is suffering the usual fate of moderates in a time of polarized political conflict. But they certainly haven't made things better for themselves. You see, today's journalists have forgotten what their real purpose is: the truth.

Stop trying to make people happy and do your jobs.