Is The News Limited?

I have a dream of a media that is completely transparent, serving the public with the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I wonder through that lens what we would see?

IS THE NEWS LIMITED

Is news limited,
To a certain point of view,
What is the view like from the top of the ivory tower,
Its hard to see the faces,
Its hard to get clear in the clouds,
The tyranny of distance,
Drowns itself with another premium beer.

Are you thinking while you read?
Or reading to stop thinking?
Is it entertainment you want?
Is it drama you seek?
Will the truth ever set us free?

What is the role of social control?
Is your mind in control?
Are they controlling your mind?
Telling you what to think?
Or can you think outside the box?
Its time to lift the lid,
And look again.

I watch the 6 o’clock news,
I flick the stations,
Same sound bytes,
Same stuff,
Life is dangerous,
Can’t you see its rough?
Better not to go outside,
Give the police more powers,
Pictures flashed like cards,
To give you the picture,
But I want to know what clippings
are edited?
Which words?
Did you make truth your selection?
Do you even care?

Where are the questions?
Where is the good news?
Why are the few running the show?
Is the tail wagging the dog?
For politicians are friendly to those with muscle,
It is a boys club.

Did you know this is the hour?
The news hour,
You are the story,
So what will it be?
Good news a new way?
Bad news keep it the same?
You are pressing the buttons,
You are choosing to stay quiet,
For it is safe in the loungeroom,
But is the world in your television?
Or are you the world?