News: He said, She said. ----Here Say.

      Understanding the four year old boy wanted to be a policeman; but cropping it out to stereotype and cause shivers down a few spines upset me. The news channel is so desperate for viewers. They will do anything to keep a buck in their pocket.   I can understand if the parents were embarrassed to see this which says the news is cold hearted. They want to portray a certain image towards African Americans. Reading between the lines, they are saying “The big bad wolf is going to blow your house down with a few pistols”.      Big Bad Wolf meaning African Americans. The reason I compare a wolf to African Americans because racism is still going on today. A wolf (Slang Term) is a “person that is regarded as predatory, rapacious, and fierce. They normally stick to themselves but, if threatened or someone starts a fight with them in school for example. They won't hold back and will probably hurt you. They are normally gruff on the outside but can be overcome if you are nice enough to them. Usually very very strong. There are a few per school or office” - (The dark one) http://wolf.urbanup.com/1125362. A few Caucasians are still scared for their lives when they see one or a few black people on the street; Assuming all are African Americans are criminals and exchanging dirty looks. Reframing the dialogue between the reporter and the four year old was to send out a message to change viewer’s perspective on young black people. The editing of the story was also to give viewers a mental picture of the uprising of crime everywhere. It was to give them more support on which side they will choose. It was to shock a lot of people because "Every action has a reaction, everything we do or say has an effect"(Heidi Ayarbe).  The extended version (The truth) may have given some relief. A few stereotypes given about African Americans are they carry guns and can play basketball or are violent. Take a look at this clip from "True Blood". 

                Tara who was named after a plantation, who is well-educated and lashes out in anger constantly towards white people stated another stereotype when she stated “Imma get my baby daddy that just came out of prison to come and kick your teeth in”.  There stereotype was that all young African American women have baby daddies. Prison also supports the violent stereotype. When the four year old said he was going to get a gun, automatically some will think prison. If I was trying to rewrite the story I would be very descriptive of the drive by shooting, and interview adults on their outlook on crime today. If I was to interview the little boy and he said “I want a gun because I want to be a police officer” then I would show that to the viewers and encourage him to become a police officer. I would try to encourage viewers to help the world become a better place. Volunteer and donate to the homes of the injured and just give a helping hand. Give them a view of what security looks like. In the end news will be news. Here is another example of news cropping media. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/05/fox-news-assailed-for-vid_n_196719.html