What you say is accurate, since the gullible American public wants to be force-fed their daly dose of drama. Unfortunately, the ENTIRE MEDIA MACHINE has been targeted at the lowest common denominator as far as viewer intelligence level. True for movies, and even truer for what is purported to be news programs. It's no longer simply news; it's a history-making event!!! Case in point with respect to recent events: --"White cop shoots UNARMED BLACK CHILD"….take your pick of which event. --"Teenage Bonnie and Clyde on interstate crime spree" for sensationalism/glorification of petty crime vs the more realistic moniker of "Bevis and Butthead" or better yet, "Dumb and Dumber" --"Officer Involved in Ferguson Shooting DODGES Charges Again" as opposed to "Is Not Indicted on Federal Charges"