This website has a few writings from Neil Postman. The main idea on this page is the influence of media on our society, where Postman provides great insights for the reader's consideration. This web-site gives us a brief summary of Mr. Postman's works. It offers his views on how we, as a society, should look back to the eighteenth century for guidance. This website contains, articles, recommended readings, and other links that provide Neil Postman's view of the influence of the media and the effect it has on the American people.
Money is the reason.
Television is a battleground for ratings. The news programs want to do what ever necessary to attract the most viewers. The entire television system is a business. All business are there to make money. Good ratings equals more valuable ad time equals more money.