The 21st century has seen an incredible increase in technology through which the news has become omnipresent with 24-hour news cycles and an unending stream of information at our fingertips. In our current context, much of this news centers around violent content such as the war in Afghanistan, mass shootings and police brutality to name but a few. Whenever acts of violence occur, news outlets face a decision. If there are violent images or videos portraying the event, should they circulate them? Considering arguments through the lenses of ethical rationalism, utilitarianism and virtue…