Diversity, Accuracy and Free Speech

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This 6-page undergraduate paper considers the debate concerning whether increased centralized control of the media should be implemented. Reviewing the key issues of the debate from seven sources, this paper finds that increased control of the media is currently occurring thanks to government and military pressures and thanks to ownership that places the control of most media outlets into the hands of a few large media corporations. This paper further finds that this increased control is harmful, as it results in less reliable and diverse media coverage and less dissemination of information.

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"As a result of the events of 11 September 2001 and the increased rise of multimedia and computer media, some have called for increased centralized and consolidated control of the media in this country. They argue that increased consolidated control - through consolidated, centralized ownership and through external controls would create a media that is more safe and effective. Through consolidated and centralized media control, it is argued, a few large companies would control media outlets. The amount of media control these companies would have, would allow them to disseminate information more quickly through all media channels. Offensive and harmful content would be controlled more effectively and, it is claimed, media would be more accessible since larger media companies would be able to afford to give audiences more information at reduced prices."

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