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With regards to the excerpt below and out of general interest (since I'm not a journalist, nor know any), what ethical responsibility should journalists have co
by junto 11y ago
With regards to the excerpt below and out of general interest (since I'm not a journalist, nor know any), what ethical responsibility should journalists have concerning intervention when reporting in wartime?
He later told the Army investigators that he “strongly
believed”—but without apparent evidence—“POITRAS had
prior knowledge of the ambush and had the means to report
it to U.S. Forces; however, she purposely did not report
it so she could film the attack for her documentary.”
Should they remain objective in such a hypothetical situation? Are there standard rules of guidance for journalists?
- 15thandwhatever 11y agohttp://keywiki.org/Laura_Poitras#Pre-knowledge_of_ambush.3F http://keywiki.org/Laura_Poitras#Pre-knowledge_of_ambush.3F
- lawnchair_larry 11y agoThat one doesn't make sense to me unless all US reporters must also notify all locals that the US is planning a surprise attack. What gives them the impression that her duty is to preserve the life of one man (of an invading force, no less), but not another?