All of the news should be reported, without bias. The reality is that almost every news story has some type of a slant. When it come to news about Mexico, the slant is negative
The reporting about the violent deaths in Mexico is part of the story about Mexico's realistic and winning approach to stem the flow of narcotics into the United States and to fight the corruption embedded in the country after 70-years of one party rule.
Instead, the media makes the story about violence. For those that think this is the story, consider this fact.
In the United States, there are 91-people killed in vehicle accidents every month. Suppose all of the news media ran a story about each death on the day it occurs? Think about the psychological impact of bloody photos of 3 fatal accidents every single day. The impression would be that speed and red light cameras should be at every intersection. Police resources should be pulled away from burglaries, thefts, and even sexual assaults! No crime can compare with auto accidents when it comes to the number of people injured, the number of people killed or the amount of monetary loss.
The media has great influence on how we perceive the news that is reported or even what news is reported. Reports about actions to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the United States is an important story that deserves constructive stories that rally support, not derision.
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