The document discusses the negative effects that disturbing or exaggerated news content can have on audiences, especially children. A survey found that 6th grade children had vivid memories of scary news they had watched. Additionally, articles about the 2001 anthrax attacks suggest that exaggerated media reactions to disasters can negatively impact the public. In general, the document argues that the negativity and exaggeration in how the government and media respond to crises can affect everyone.