They're not ALL bad people

The moment we hear about a certain news station or the people on it; we automatically think about how much of a liar they are or how bad or awful of a person they are, we assume they have nothing but biased opinions they're forced to state because of the new station they're from. But are we correct for thinking this way? Why let one news commentator  ruin our opinions of all of them. There are some of them that are not full of lies and really do believe in what they're saying and not just because someone told them to.

Lets take Nancy Grace; she is a TV commentator and formal prosecutor. Nancy is a huge activist for "victim rights". She is the only justice themed debate/news show. Nancy has caused a lot of hype between letting her opinions be well heard and sometimes way ahead of the evidence that she has. But don't we all get defensive about things we're passionate about? In the early 80's, Nancy grace was on the track to becoming an English professor when her husband was shot to death, this event taking place sparking her interest in the criminal justice field, her career is something she obviously feels very passionate about and does it with complete pride. Who are we to judge anyone based on their opinions on something someone is passionate yet well educated about? Nancy Graces purpose is to give those a voice who no longer have theirs and can't stand up for themselves and to gain justice for those individuals. Even though Nancy gets her point across with a little attitude and rudeness, sometimes that's one of the only ways you're going to get people to listen to you.

But on the other hand; we have people like bill O'Reilly. A strictly political commentator who claims he does not want to be on one side, yet he wants to exploit every political situation he possibly can and some people really despise him because of this. bill O'Reilly tends to really offend people and catches them off guard YET he is said to be one of the most trusted news commentators. He is a registered republican yet claims he is an independent, that's something that's pretty important when it comes to this stuff. So is he really one we should trust or thinks a liar just like the rest of them?

Its really up to nobody but ourselves; to pick and choose who and what may be worth believing. Not only that; but to realize why they are preaching about whatever said topic. Also, to remember that with passion lies truth and credibility.

It might not be our reality; but it's someone elses

When we think of "reality tv" we think of the trashy fights, random hook ups, the dramatic behavior and just over all drama and disappointment in the human race shoved into a tv show with a specific group of people that for some reason other people seem to care about and find  entertaining for whatever reason.

For some examples: Jersey shore, COPS, 16 and pregnant and dance moms.

As you can see; I chose a wide variety of shows and they all have something in common other than of course being a reality tv show. They are all shows that we attach a stereotype to. We watch these shows and become brainwashed that that's the way all of these people act in that social group. We watch jersey shore and think that everyone from jersey is a fist pumping idiot, we assume that all cops do is handle idiotic situations fairly poor, every pregnant teenager is doing it just for the tv show and to be an over dramatic brat and beat on their boyfriend when they're not even legal yet, and that every mom in competitive dance is living through their daughter because they were too fat to do that when they were her age. You're probably agreeing with everything I'm saying and that's, that's exactly my point.

But just step back for a second.. put yourself in the shoes of a person who is living those specific life styles every day but without the tv show. How do you think they feel when they watch these shows expecting to bond with them and they just see people making damn fools of themselves? Not all young mothers are over dramatic brats; some young mother actually change for the better when they become pregnant at a young age. But, you do not see that side. You see the "entertaining" aspect. Not all people from Jersey act like the jackasses from jersey shore, but do we think they do? of course. Because that's the only thing tv is exposing us to. They're not showing us a bunch of moms and daughters getting along and pursuing a passion all together through hard work and dedication.

Therefore; if we're not exposed to both sides, we stereotype. In this case, what else are we left to do? Are we supposed to somehow know better?

Read what some of the teenager's on teen mom have to say about the teen pregnancy culture as a whole here: http://www.npr.org/2011/08/16/139676173/does-reality-tv-misrepresent-teen-parenthood