. In a brief essay, explain at least two different reasons why sensationalistic reporting is ethically problematic to the journalism industry.

What will be an ideal response?


It lowers politics and public discourse to the level of crude entertainment, sensationalism displaces serious news that people need to know, and sensationalism appeals to people’s lowest instincts instead of their intellect and decency.

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