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Consider the range of things which are 'news',
Or events where a story should be told,
No need to canvass every one’s views
To second guess how it all might unfold;
If items are only mentioned twice
No need for speculation arises;
Useless opinions gone in a trice
Others' thoughts can be there in bite sizes;
Unless there’s a need to look closer still
In order that facts t can be best represented,
Never mind the hours they have to fill
Expert debate drives people demented;
Why not concentrate on just what is known?
Stop treating 'news' like a dog with a bone.