The promise of free press rests on two assumptions. One assumption is that readers would read press reporting as a whole, have the ability and capacity to correct the mistakes of journalists. The other assumption is that journalists will try their best to inform the readers accurately, the truth and the whole truth, as much as possible.

When journalists and readers approach media reports correctly, each side would cause the other side to improve. Results: Journalists would become better journalists and readers would become more knowledgeable readers.

Unfortunately, US media is far away from this positive model of free press.
"Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the South China Sea" is an example of free press turns out to be dumb press.

Can Chinese ships really WALL OFF the South China Sea with blasting bullhorns, water cannons?

With this kind of nonsensical headline, it is not surprising that Americans have little trust toward American presses.

On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:15:55 AM UTC-7, ltlee1 wrote:
> The promise of free press rests on two assumptions. One assumption is that readers would read press reporting as a whole, have the ability and capacity to correct the mistakes of journalists. The other assumption is that journalists will try their best to inform the readers accurately, the truth and the whole truth, as much as possible.
>
> When journalists and readers approach media reports correctly, each side would cause the other side to improve. Results: Journalists would become better journalists and readers would become more knowledgeable readers.
>
> Unfortunately, US media is far away from this positive model of free press.
> "Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the South China Sea" is an example of free press turns out to be dumb press.
>
> Can Chinese ships really WALL OFF the South China Sea with blasting bullhorns, water cannons?
>
> With this kind of nonsensical headline, it is not surprising that Americans have little trust toward American presses.

The PRC's actions in the SCS are very aggressive.

On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:40:20 PM UTC, bmoore wrote:
> On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:15:55 AM UTC-7, ltlee1 wrote:
> > The promise of free press rests on two assumptions. One assumption is that readers would read press reporting as a whole, have the ability and capacity to correct the mistakes of journalists. The other assumption is that journalists will try their best to inform the readers accurately, the truth and the whole truth, as much as possible.
> >
> > When journalists and readers approach media reports correctly, each side would cause the other side to improve. Results: Journalists would become better journalists and readers would become more knowledgeable readers.
> >
> > Unfortunately, US media is far away from this positive model of free press.
> > "Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the South China Sea" is an example of free press turns out to be dumb press.
> >
> > Can Chinese ships really WALL OFF the South China Sea with blasting bullhorns, water cannons?
> >
> > With this kind of nonsensical headline, it is not surprising that Americans have little trust toward American presses.
> The PRC's actions in the SCS are very aggressive.

Aggressive? By what standard?
After all, bilateral border must be resolved bilaterally. Until the claimants have negotiated a mutually satisfactory
agreement, either nation has no reason not to defend its claim. So far, China hasn't fire any bullet. In contrast,
Philippine had fired their guns and killed a Chinese fisherman in defending its claim.

On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 11:25:05 AM UTC-7, ltlee1 wrote:
> On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:40:20 PM UTC, bmoore wrote:
> > On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:15:55 AM UTC-7, ltlee1 wrote:
> > > The promise of free press rests on two assumptions. One assumption is that readers would read press reporting as a whole, have the ability and capacity to correct the mistakes of journalists. The other assumption is that journalists will try their best to inform the readers accurately, the truth and the whole truth, as much as possible.
> > >
> > > When journalists and readers approach media reports correctly, each side would cause the other side to improve. Results: Journalists would become better journalists and readers would become more knowledgeable readers.
> > >
> > > Unfortunately, US media is far away from this positive model of free press.
> > > "Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the South China Sea" is an example of free press turns out to be dumb press.
> > >
> > > Can Chinese ships really WALL OFF the South China Sea with blasting bullhorns, water cannons?
> > >
> > > With this kind of nonsensical headline, it is not surprising that Americans have little trust toward American presses.
> > The PRC's actions in the SCS are very aggressive.
> Aggressive? By what standard?
> After all, bilateral border must be resolved bilaterally. Until the claimants have negotiated a mutually satisfactory
> agreement, either nation has no reason not to defend its claim. So far, China hasn't fire any bullet. In contrast,
> Philippine had fired their guns and killed a Chinese fisherman in defending its claim.

They claimed it was self-defense. And they were convicted. The PRC has gotten away with everything, sinking ships etc.

The PRC is a bully, trying to steal territory that others own. It's obvious.. So much for status quo.