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24 hour news stations just fill the dead air with whatever they can find. Speculation on body count is less absurd than covering how the story is trending on Twitter and comments posted on the news outlet website.

The spectacule of disaster is why people stay tuned in through pitches for Cialis and Hyundai and eTrade. News of disaster on the other side of the world is naught but infotainment after five minutes a day for anyone without a professional interest or actively working toward assistance.

Just turn off the TV.




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