The self-reinforcing cycle of disrespect

This article brings up some interesting points. But the disrespectful title shows what is wrong with the news media today. In an attempt to be "edgy" and attract the younger generation, they contribute to the dissociation that we are adopting with civic life.

The less we respect government as an institution, the less we are motivated to participate.  The less we participate, the more influence that the extreme views have.  The more influence of the extremes, the worse off we all become and many of our officials merit the disrespect we started out with.  This self-reinforcing cycle will be the end of us.

I can understand disrespecting specific politicians - there are certainly some who deserve it. But to disrespect the entire judicial branch in an attempt to get click-throughs is counterproductive and damaging.

If you are unfamiliar with Ozy, it is not a fly-by-night clickbaiter.  Carlos Watson is an innovator in news media and is a frequent guest on NPR and CNN. I expect more from him/them.