reporters believed that the American people were being lied to. The media's reporting of the war in its later years was very critical as it became a sort of 'watchdog' group for the public, exposing problems in government or among elected officials. Media plays an important role in international conflicts as the media response is affected by many factors.
             Experienced war reporters observe that sometimes the very presence of cameras will prompt the sides to start shooting. Terrorists often rely on the media. Terrorist attacks may be calculated to draw media attention, and so draw attention to their cause. In the absence of media coverage, many types of terrorism would be useless. Video media tends to focus on dramatic and violent events. Tendency to focus on violence an
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