Originally Posted by NefariousKoel

Because it is more trendy for Western media to complain about their own over someone they have no influence over. I suspect it makes them feel they are making an impact. Most every reporter believes he or she is making a difference in the public's opinion for good or worse.

In actuality, they're just subverting the culture that gives them this freedom while ignoring the more oppressive ones for lack of attention and influence there.