Discuss:What do you think caused the rise of fake news during the 2016 election? Does it represent a threat to democracy? Does fake news make it more difficult for you to make decisions about voting?

After watching the 60 Minutes segment as well as other sources, what do you think caused the rise of fake news during the 2016 election? Does it represent a threat to democracy? Does fake news make it more difficult for you to make decisions about voting? Explain your answer in fewer than 300 words.
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