The media live in the summer days of 2015, with the referendum, 2011-2012, outraged by the first memorandum. A new cycle of discrediting, suspicion and aggression on the part of citizens, dragging journalists into social networks, complaints even from TV presenters about serving party and business interests.

The Tempe tragedy rightfully caused such a social shock that one would expect anger to be directed, often blindly, not only at those associated with the policies that led to the disaster, but also at those who represent, justify or gloss over them. Especially when, in some cases, bias was combined with self-reference, a manifestation of sadness and fanaticism.

It is fashionable again to be angry at channels and commentators, to condemn intentions, even to conspire. And this, of course, aggravates the institutional crisis that is tearing the country apart and the foul-smelling atmosphere of public life, but clearly does not contribute to either purification or elimination of pathogens.

Is the criticism unfair?

Not at all. Government informals were presented in the form of reports, intemperate comments were made about compensation and distraction to support the government in something unjustified, noisy propaganda work was undertaken at a time when seriousness, responsibility and moderation were called for.

Was it on purpose?

Not only unacceptable, but also dangerous. Blaming journalists for expressing their opinion, whatever that may be, is detrimental to the very quality of democracy. Banners in stadiums and “character killings” are not only repulsive, but also terrifying in terms of the fandom.

Green burn together with dry?

Still. Journalists, after all, are the first teachers of smooth generalizations, degrading trade unionists as opponents of progress, civil servants as drones, leftists as tolerant of violence, their critics as populists.

Is the condition reversible?

Hard. Because this is not the first time the media has provoked the public majority by demonstrating concern for the protection of the political leadership, whether it is the desire of the employer or volunteering. And why is there no excuse for journalistic negligence regarding rail safety audits when there were clear warnings.

Who benefits from the decline in media prestige?

Political, economic and social forces investing in anti-politics, in chaos, in dragging the country. Without a credible media, power systems become unmanageable, extra-institutional interests gain disproportionate influence, and the ground becomes fertile ground for charlatans who gather votes in ashes and rubble.