Question deux

Mass media does not play a role in democracy. Democracy does not play a role in mass media. Rather, these two work together under the watchful eye of our oh-so-wonderful government. As a democratic society, we as citizens are entitled to our rights, our freedoms. When we elect a president, they should be elected on the stance that they will do well in that job position. Granted, we want a president who is amicable and well-rounded. But where do we get off thinking that their personal business should be our business? So what if Bill fooled around with Monica? It has no relevancy to the job of president, unless it somehow interferes. So instead of covering our attacks in Kosovo, our media dug as deep as they could into a private matter.
Now to the issue of corporate influence, how could there NOT be an issue???? I am bewildered to hear when people don't care that everything in our economy is run by 5 corporations, that even work together to maintain their control and status. There are always exceptions to the rules, but there are still things that you will never see on tv, never see in a magazine, never read in a newspaper. Is that for our own good? Maybe, but I highly doubt it. I think the fact that we live in a democratic society that is run by 5 corporations is the most troubling paradox. I'll bitch all day about corporate America, but I don't have a definite solution. I think as a society we're so far beyond that point of equal democracy that we are stuck in a rut without a place to move forward to. We've just fucked ourselves to a point of no return. But seriously, how can I saw who should regulate media's usage? Obviously not corporations, obviously not our government- and especially the one we have now. It can't be regulated by a 3rd party because it is still RUN by the corporations, who really are run by the government.