2. As a people we are all very controlled by the media if we always accept it at face value. If we do not question, research, and find what the truth may be or the bias of the news media may be, we are subject to the whims of the news media. The media is used to manipulate us. Simple phrasing of a headline can change how people view others. For example, saying “Man kills 4 people” and saying “Terrorist kills 4 people” are two completely different headlines. Calling the person a terrorist evokes a plethora of different thoughts in a person’s head.