It literally reduces America's options and creates a society based on prejudice. My fifth topic will focus on the effects of media consolidation and will also focus on the questions that follow. Discuss media consolidation. What is it? Outline the main concern of some when it comes to media coverage? Are the critics right or wrong? Initially, media consolidation according to ehow.com “refers to the concentration of ownership of news, information and entertainment sources in the hands of fewer and fewer companies, as well as the cross-ownership of multiple media outlets in a single market. The extent of media consolidation varies across sectors and within specific national and local contexts. Supporters of media consolidation argue that it benefits consumers by improving the quality and diversity of content, while critics argue that it has the opposite effect, endangering democracy.” The concern that I and many Americans share is that media consolidation is not the right path forward for us Americans. Media consolidation will broadcast distorted news on our television, media consolidation will brainwash most Americans, and media consolidation will actually endanger our democracy. Why? You might ask. Well, if the news is being reported by a company, they will convey what they think should be conveyed and will not show the big picture. If they were different companies