Three innocent children lost their lives when a drone crashed at a popular Black Sea resort, and yet, somehow, the corporate media machine has managed to twist this tragedy into another narrative pushing agenda. Networks like CNN and MSNBC, which often thrive on sensationalism, barely scratch the surface of accountability. Instead of calling for transparency and investigation into how this catastrophe occurred, they sidestep the bigger questions about regulation and safety surrounding drone technology.

Meanwhile, Fox News trots out its own spin, relying on the emotional weight of the incident to garner clicks while neglecting the systemic failures that led to this incident. Both sides of the aisle seem content to play their familiar narratives rather than face the hard truths: we need stricter regulations, greater accountability from tech companies, and, crucially, a responsible approach to the emerging threat drones pose in both civilian and war-torn settings. Are our children safe? That needs to be the focus—not how many headlines we can generate.

Why aren’t we demanding answers from creators and operators of drones? Instead, the media feeds us a steady diet of distraction, allowing high-tech folly to overshadow genuine concern for lives lost. It’s a stunning example of how both left and right can conflate tragedy with their preferred talking points without ever addressing the core issue.

We need a media that holds power accountable rather than cozying up to it. If we’re going to have discussions about drone safety, let’s go all in, not allow the blanket media to pull the wool over our eyes.