Media Influence

It is very surprising that the media can show the people something and it sparks such a large flame that can start an uproar of rage, loathing, and many other strong emotions. In the war in Iraq, some insurgents only attack in order to catch the horrible act on their cell phones or high-resolution cameras. They do this for the purpose of gaining more people to fight and support the war. It can ignite feelings that seemingly only be felt when experiencing them first hand. In these cases they show the things happening first hand.

There was a drastic difference in emotion between the article and the video clip. The article was for us to preview and realize how they are getting their, for lack of a better word, "troops". They would show these on the internet, the television, and many other resources to get people involved. Some would donate, some would fight, and some would just watch for sadistic enjoyment.

When taken account, something that happens can be seen over the world in nearly an hour. For example when Saddam's hanging happened and someone used their camera on their phone to record it, then it was placed on the internet just a short time after. You can now view anything on the internet and the television is getting to the point where certain things have to be hidden from the adolescent's eyes.

With the videos, there was just a vague picture of American's lives being taken. It is difficult to realize that you are witnessing people being killed, when you do you feel upset that anyone would do this. I also felt confused as to why they would record these things, but the article clarified why they would. They are looking to recruit people, make them support the war, and, to us, make fun of the Americans and show how powerful they are.

With so much media influence in everyone's lives, things such as this can effect so many people. If these things can provoke people to go into war and kill. I do not understand why these sources would inspire people to kill others, but thier mindset seems so messed up, I don't think I will be able to understand.