With the development of technological advancements in today’s society, there has been a corresponding development in the media. Today people are able to access news on their cell phones. In the American public, there is a large demand to receive news instantaneously.

In events such as Hurricane Katrina, each media venue competes to be the premiere network, or the one to expose the story first. In some cases, setting aside what is ethically acceptable. The networks debate on what is appropriate to air, while also keeping in mind shock factor and what will create buzz.

In most media outlets, it is easy to decipher the political affiliation of the network based on the coverage of the event. The events of Hurricane Katrina have deeply struck our nation and journalists have expressed their personal and political opinions and even anger. It is understandable that journalists have not remained objective and that their feelings have been exposed, it is only human nature. In this situation, it seems almost impossible to remain neutral.
What is most important is that reporters not let their political opinions and anger hamper the common goal of aiding the people in need. What can be commonly agreed upon is that there is a horrific situation, which in which many people are in desperate need of help. It can be debated weather the amount of negativity and anger in the media is fueling the American people to make change and help, or weather it has become disabling.