Fake news and freedom of speech

Recently mainstream media has focused on news accuracy. Various terms coined newest one is called fake news.  A definition is unclear becoming a catch-all term.

Fake news sources deliberately publish hoaxes, propaganda, and disinformation.

Definition is taken from wiki on fake news sites.

Methods are nothing new, decades have the government using them. Newspapers under state control have released government created propaganda. Disinformation or misinformation has a long history.  Journalists have pushed stories which are inaccurate.  Legal cases against journalists forced to write corrections.  Newest wave is nothing new just technology made it even easier. Everybody becomes an editor with no real filter.  Important challenge incorrect non-mainstream views.  Now of the opinion many mainstreams media outlets fail in that duty.

Homegrown journalists like real journalist lack knowledge on everything.  An obvious example of journalist ignorance over fiscal deficit.  The claim deficit was a source of most economic problems. Dozens of economic journalists failed to explain or challenge the view. United Kingdom fiscal deficit has increased by billions. Same journalists have now fallen silent.

Freedom of speech is a human right. Society can’t allow everything to be treated equally.  Non-mainstream views should not be given equal air time.  Media informing, explaining concepts to the general public. Politicians at the same time should do the same.  The relationship between both has failed.  Freedom of speech should be subject to some censorship.  Used to believe in absolute freedom. Views should not be given equal air time.   Non mainstream views should be challenged.  Informing the public explaining why it does not fit the mainstream view.  Should not disregard opinions finding solutions to any concerns.

Fake news is nothing new.  Plus some brief thoughts on freedom of speech.  Knowledge is power after all.