Media's Influence on Society

Media’s Influence on Society April 30, 8:17 in the morning. Quiet. Without warning, the police scanner wails. “All units, shots fired on Third Avenue.” The listening police officer sits up in his seat. “A little early for a shoot out,” he mumbles, “especially in this city.” The radio re-awakens after a short rest. “All units precede to Central Middle School. Proceed with caution.” The police officer doesn’t quite know what to think. “What kind of …

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