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Should news outlets that spread misinformation be shut down?
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Selected thesis
News outlets that spread misinformation should be shut down.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
The fear of being shut down will compel news outlets to be more transparent.
Pro claim 2
News outlets have an duty to report the truth, so they should be punished for failing to do so.
Con claim 1
Shutting down news outlets does not help people to identify and deal with misinformation.
Con claim 2
Shutting down news outlets is a form of censorship.