Why Is Violence Seen As Bad In The Media

In class class we were told to read many passages relating to the use of violent images in the news media, but not only in the news are violent images shown.  These images are also shown in video games, social media, movies, TV, and many more.  All of these platforms are attacked by the public because they see it as not appropriate and too graphic to show to the public.  In the case of video games, many parents are angered that their kids are subjected to many violent scenes shown in shooter games and fighting games.  The main problem with that rationale is that video games with violent images have an age rating that is usually 18 years of age or older.  This means that if they are not OK with their kids playing violent games, it is their fault for letting them purchase and play these violent video games.  With social media it is generally the same case.  In social media you are shown images and video from the people that you follow or choose to interact with.  It is all by choice.  So if you are seeing violent images or videos, it is a direct result of the choices you have made on that platform.  Many social media platforms also have censors on videos or images that make you agree that you are willing to see something graphic before subjecting you to the content.  In the case of the news media, not showing and telling about the violent events of the world is pretty much lying.  Paul Martin Lester stated that "Death happens to be one of life's main events" and that it is "inaccurate-for newspapers to fail to show it..." (Source A).  So in the cases of violent images in media, they are either a necessity to show, or you are seeing them as a result of your own actions.