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> I’m talking about what should be. What about journalism to you means it should have some kind of a higher calling? The people working in that industry have j
by gist 8y ago
> I’m talking about what should be.
What about journalism to you means it should have some kind of a higher calling? The people working in that industry have jobs and families to feed. If they simply did the right thing they wouldn't be employed very long if their competitors didn't follow the same path.
When 'journalists' write either left leaning or right leaning pieces are they being circumspect and covering all angles with fairness? Or are they just making sure they have food on the table and/or ensuring that readers continue to patronize the paper (or broadcast) that they work for?
It's nice to think that someone else who has to earn a living and feed their family should be 'above it all' but in reality that is never going to be the case.
Maybe a better idea is to teach children in school over and over that what you read and what is reality are two different things. Don't believe what you read.
- mikeash 8y agoYou could write almost the same thing about doctors, yet we have no problem using the term “malpractice” with them, to the point that it’s just assumed you mean medical malpractice if you don’t qualify the word.
- gist 8y agoDoctors take an oath and it is very clear what they are expected to do. (Some of them stray of course but it is atypical). Additionally 'Physicians' (if that is what you mean by 'Doctors') are a more homogeneous and generally trustworthy group than 'journalists'.