In deciding whether to broadcast or publish graphic images of violence or disasters, producers and editors must weigh _______________.

• A. unnecessarily offending viewers and readers against the need to increase viewership or readership.
• B. unnecessarily offending viewers and readers against the need to inform them of harsh realities.
• C. the need to inform viewers and readers of harsh realities against the possibility of offending high government officials.
• D. the need to inform viewers and readers of harsh realities against the popular desire to read and watch pleasing news stories.