"Television remains the primary news source for most Americans, but instead of seeing a mirror of reality, citizens often see circus mirrors that create distortion," writes Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication at DePauw University. In an Indianapolis Star column, the professor notes, "This point was made clear in a recent Pew Research study that showed 56 percent of Americans believe gun crime is higher now than 20 years ago. The reality, however, as Pew reports, is that gun crime has declined...
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