News papers and media on serious issues Newspapers have a duty to report information that effects the public although could be fulled with bias. I think it is common knowledge that a lot of papers only write half truth's written for more of a gossip than a fact finding mission. Some serious issues are covered but are mixed in with less important information or not given the value it needs could be played played down. Personally feel this is a vital way which we the general public gains up to date information. I feel the media has a large responsibility to reflect on the current issues in my opinion the tabloid and entertainment have a lot of influence and therefore should act on it in a true way but sometimes this is not the case more so in programs.