Meanwhile, I don't think this topic's been covered before, oddly enough.
(Also I have 0 idea why today I decided to write 4 drafts and wanted to do absolutely nothing else.)
Title: News Flash!
The Issue: In an effort to create excitement and interest, major news featured several instances of blaring noises and rapidly flashing colors, causing many discomfort, migraines, and in some cases epileptic seizures.
Validity: All
Option 1: "The last thing I expect in the morning is to be attacked by my television," sighs ardent media critic @@RANDOMNAME@@ while unnecessarily taking an aspirin. "The jabberwocky news anchors regurgitate is painful enough. Professional news and major networks must be barred from inflicting harm on people."
[effect] news scenes of riots are blotted out to protect interest groups
Option 2: "What if we made shows put epilepsy warnings before each instance and program?" suggests children's show editor @@RANDOMNAME@@, showing you a happy face with a warning in colorful, flashy letters. "Then people know when to tune out, and writers made more conscientious. Sure, it won't please everyone, but it's a nice compromise that can be applied to all media."
[effect] cartoons are comprised of 25% warnings telling the audience to stop watching
Validity: Not state-run media
Option 3a: "Why should my show be compromised?" refutes popular and controversial TV show host @@RANDOMNAME@@, entering your office with blinding rainbow strobe lights. "Which would you rather watch? A boring old guy in a suit, or a cinematic featuring epic explosions and fast-paced drama? If some people are too sensitive to watch the news, then they can always listen to it on radio or something."
[effect] grocery stores aren't liable if someone fails to notice a tripping hazard
Validity: State-run media
Option 3b: "Why should our state-wide media service be compromised?" refutes one of your lead news editors @@RANDOMNAME@@, entering your office with blinding rainbow strobe lights. "Which would you rather watch? A boring old guy in a suit, or a cinematic featuring epic explosions and fast-paced drama? If some people are too sensitive to watch the news, then they can listen to it on mandatory radios or something."
[effect] the state doesn't hold responsibility if someone fails to notice a tripping hazard
Edit: Changed "SUBMITTED" to "ACCEPTED".
Prior last edit: July 19, 2020.