I'm somewhat at a loss for words. Not so much that this is startling, but that my brain is in neutral and the clutch ain't working too hard at being pushed.
TV is as bad as anything at sometimes confusing news with entertainment.
But shows like Hard Copy are also a wee bit sensational. We need to take that into account as well. We stop placing emphasis on getting as many rating points as possible. Publishers and owners and ad people are here to worry about the cash. But I agree with Neil on the whole issue of there being stupid people everywhere.