After Fox News’ Megyn Kelly told “Kelly File” viewers Wednesday it would be the show’s policy not to report names of mass shooters during stories like Wednesday’s shooting at Ft. Hood, we asked you whether TV news hosts should report the names of the perpetrators.
Opinion was split down the middle: 34% said yes, it’s important for viewers to know the names, while 34% voted no, saying releasing names gives shooters the recognition they seek. The majority, 36% said it really depends on the situation.
Martha MacCallum, sitting in for Megyn Kelly last night, followed her lead. “This broadcast’s policy is to avoid using the names of these mass shooters,” MacCallum said before tossing to senior correspondent Rick Leventhal, who reported from Ft. Hood.