Where is the good news?
You know what really grids my gears? Any form of media lately.
Yes, I understand that we, as consumers and citizens, need to be educated on the economy and what the latest happenings are. I agree. It is important to share this information to prevent any misconceptions or misunderstandings or surprises. (think business: a company who operates open-book style rarely has any surprises for its employees)
However, why can’t we ever talk about anything positive. If we put a moron in a room for the past 6 months, and just let him/her access to the news, newspapers, news blogs, ect I am afraid of what he/she would think. I also would not let them near a tall building.
So I ask the news for a favor. Just once a day, publish something good that is going on with our economy. How about: company hires 50 new employees or new building designed and constructed by green-friendly architect and contractor?
Drama and bad news does sell advertising. I understand. However, as a consumer I find it difficult to listen to 20 minutes of bad news about the economy and more lay-offs and then get excited to buy a 47″ Plasma TV (which, yes, I would like one). Though, this weekend I did notice more advertisements on television for headache related products. Coincidence?
