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Air&Road · #16 06-14-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

Yeah, I hadn't heard that either.

I'm kind of split down the middle on this.

This kind of thing needs a public debate so the citizens can go in, eyes-wide, if they choose.

When one takes a solemn oath then STFU. If you violate the oath for the good of the nation, be a man and do it at home. Don't run away and make accusations. Judgement: Useful pissant.

Public debate..... oh yeah, I remember when they did that way back when.

Air&Road · #17 06-14-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

You do know that they are all in the entertainment business now, right?

Accuracy is not important and is not respected by your favorite average American. What is important is selling newspapers..........and sensationalism is what will always do it.

Furthermore, there are no repercussions for inaccuracy, but there are repercussions if you delay a story to do some additional fact checking.

Bingo!

tbomachines · #18 06-14-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Air&Road

Bingo!

(and re:Brian) of course, but op-ed pieces aren't under any sort of obligation to be truthful. They should be if the writer wants any credibility, but they won't likely come under legal fire if they aren't. Journalists have codes of ethics, bloggers do not.