What is with the TV news at the moment? (UK)?

[Theatreman1]

Am I the only one who thinks it is utterly ridiculous that the progress in the Olympics is the main and first story in the news, and consequently is taking priority over stories such as the murder/war in Georgia, the horrific plane crash in Madrid today, and where in the world Gary Glitter is all comes second to this. I just think the things that really matter somehow seem to be swept to one side because the British Olympic teams have won a few competitions.

Am I the only one who feels the priorities are a little wrong here?.

No sports fanatics giving me abuse for asking this please - i'll just report you!.

[Concerned Citizen]

My news source has as a frontrunner the up to the minute update on the Georgia Russian conflict. I have to hunt to find any info on olympics.

[buschgardens]

I agree with you. Priorities in the newsroom are backwards.
Sports is the last you should be reporting on, not the first.
A lot of people care about sports. If someone they support wins, these people feel like they're a better person for supporting them.
The Olympics will soon be over. And we can go back to normal again.