Are we fair to Media ???

“A journalist is a grumbler, a censurer, a giver of advice, a regent of sovereigns, a tutor of nations. Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.”Napoleon Bonaparte **[1769-1821] Wise words indeed by a legend who foresaw the perils of a rather innocuous looking bunch of people, even before it could make its impact felt. What made me think so !! to some extent looking at the comments which my previous post on Mr Chourasia generated. I could not understand if I’ve done a favour to him or have bedeviled him.It made think about the purpose and objective of commenting on his article. Do we really need to analyze so much and look so much into his article? I just hope that the likes of Chourasia Saheb's realize that they are in a position where they can influence public opinion and create a positive impact.A factual analysis of a situation is something which will be surely appreciated by one and all. We do not want truth to be buried and swept under the carpet but an in-depth deep drill analysis of the problems will serve the purpose of a responsible journalist. However the irony if the day is that Journalists are happy simply presetting their version of the story which always seems to be guided by some vested interest. It will not be an exaggeration to say that some of these articles appear to be sponsored and penned by vested elements whose objective is not to present the truth but target individuals and tarnish the image of the state. They seem to be getting some sadistic orgasm out of deriding and ridiculing the efforts of millions who belong to the state. The comments made me realize that may be journalists have got so inured by the blasts they get that it sounds music to them when people shower them with epithets.I rather empathize with these folks and wish I could tell them that they need to be little sensitive towards sentiments of general citizenry like ours which still respects and revere its mother state. The likes of Rajdeep “Royal Lantern” from the “Oye Bihari Brigade” must realize that some of us still take umbrage when people abuse our motherland and will go to any extent the avenge for the pride of the state. Having said that I think it’s fair to say that being a journalist is not an easy job, after all you have to be fair to your professions objective of presenting the truth. However the problem is that most of these people use a self defined way of presenting the truth. More than the truth is the biased and self serving and sensationalized way of presenting the truth which does the damge.The lack of objectivity, sensitivity and thorough understanding of complex social issues is something which these journalists lack. That does not means the truth is not to be reported but the same can be given a empathetic, positive and considerate coverage. Some suggestions on correcting the situation will always be welcome rather than simply playing the role of a newsmonger. The point I’m trying to make is that we expect positive responsible journalism which not only presents the truth but also creates a society which appreciates and is sensitive towards the cause of less fortunate’s and underprivileged. As Mark twain said that, "There are laws to protect the freedom of the press's speech, but none that are worth anything to protect the people from the press."…