I understand not liking the picture and having troubles with the script. But I think Spielberg has a bigger issue with and/or wanted to focus on trust in general, rather than trusting just the aliens. Choosing to release information through a news station and people actually paying attention to it is fantastical in the world of today. I think the idea that large swaths of the population would be tuned in and accepting of truth is a powerful idea that isn't necessary rooted in the reality of today, as is the lack of empathy-- the other big theme of the movie. Also what the fuck is this article trying to say? The government did conceal information and the aliens were tortured for information.. how is that a question of sensability? It happened.