How about we just decide to not let fear conquer us. Really that’s the evil that has been deposited on us.
I went to college for television broadcasting and the mainstream news seems to be forgetting in my opinion the most important rule of news media. This is straight from my textbook from college.
Never breach the prevailing ethical standards of society and the trust the audience has-and inevitably must-put in you. This doesn't mean that you should play censor to a writer who occasionally breaks the mold with frank ideas and a bold vision. It means that you and your production team should not lie to your audience. Do not fake a news story to rev up a slow news day; do not have a speech edited so that it favors your political candidate. While realizing that producing is always connected with compromise, ask yourself if, and if so to what extent, your show will contribute to the quality of life of your audience.
I suspect you noticed that such a code of conduct concerns not just the producer but everyone working in television.