it's more of a critique on the viewers than anything, and a rationalization as to why some of the guys who sensationalize news (the limbaughs, geraldos, etc.) do what they do.
they spent an entire year crafting news stories that the nation SHOULD be aware of and take interest in. and lost more than half their viewers when they wouldnt show the crazy baby murderer.
they try to justify the team caving because will's job is in danger from a slander campaign. but what employee wouldnt be in danger of losing their job? what person in their right mind WOULDNT have switched up and covered casey? fukk what the "real" issues are, i like my job!
in fact... are the "real" issues really issues if no one cares about them? that's the actual question, and it's what will has been wrestling with all season. it's not as black and white as exposing sellouts or red-flagging "the bullshyt they try to promote on a daily basis.".
that was the whole point of bringing will's old producer back into the fold. to show that there's a proven method for catering to what the audience will respond to, vs. trying to give them what u think they need to hear. one strategy nets ratings. the other appeals to moralistic integrity and, unfortunately, unemployment.
shame on us as viewers for being so easily led to slaughter.
Most people watch the news to enforce there own world views.
