Saturday, November 20, 2021

Quote of the Day: 20 November 2021 #QotD

“No matter how justified a killing, if it makes good news it will be broadcast and draw comments. If it excites more people to portray you as the villain then that is the way you will be portrayed.” -Rory Miller
“No matter how justified a killing, if it makes good news it will be broadcast and draw comments. If it excites more people to portray you as the villain then that is the way you will be portrayed.” -Rory Miller
[By 'good news' here, Mr. Miller means coverage that draws high ratings. That was the main factor in how decisions about portraying people involved in the news were made. I don't know that it remains the most important metric in this politically charged climate.]

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