Sad to have to say, but you make a good suggestion. In this sense the media is acting as an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization), and they have decided to "take up the cause" where government won't or can't act. Of course, they do it for ratings, but there's a lot to be said for negative publicity as a motivator.
Here's another thought - contact AARP. They work as ombudsmen in helping out those over 50.
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Sad to have to say, but you make a good suggestion. In this sense the media is acting as an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization), and they have decided to "take up the cause" where government won't or can't act. Of course, they do it for ratings, but there's a lot to be said for negative publicity as a motivator. Here's another thought - contact AARP. They work as ombudsmen in helping out those over 50.