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.