Do the media reinforce coarsening in our society? Gene Policinski, deputy director of the First Amendment Center in Nashville, thinks so. Talking about sports, it seems that bad behavior and sensationalism is actually “selling” the tickets. In his article, Kevin Jones wrote that “Various accounts noted that Tyson continues to enjoy broad fan support despite his involvement in brawls at news conferences, his tirades against reporters and his repeated brushes with the law”. Considering this, we may conclude that not only the sport media (and other media) are partly responsible for promoting ruthlessness and aggressive behavior. “Much of the public’s response could also be a contributing factor” Policinski said. And really, why are such athletes like Mike Tyson, who is a regular criminal, celebrated by the crowds after they cross the line of the law once again? Such actions of sport fans may support undisciplined athletes in repeating their unacceptable behavior. Also, Policinski is pointing out that “bad behavior by professional athletes also can have a ripple effect, encouraging children to become ruthless in competition and encouraging college athletes to become cheaters in the classroom”. If you think about it, where is the original idea of the sport? I am sure that sport was not meant to represent aggressive and outlawed behavior. I can only agree on the following Policinski’s quote: “I feel that what we are developing is a lust for blood sport. We are losing our ability to just enjoy the game."
To see the whole article by Kevin Jones, please click here.
Works Cited: Jones, Kevin. Media Share Blame for Negative Sport Images.
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