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There are 25,000 Mormons in New York City. They’re a vanishingly small percentage of the New York Times’ readership. I think the paper would have poorly served

There are 25,000 Mormons in New York City. They’re a vanishingly small percentage of the New York Times’ readership. I think the paper would have poorly served ita readers by delivering a hagiography for him from the perspective of his religious followers.

briandear 7y ago
Truth matters. And selective editing of the truth to fit an agenda is journalistic malpractice.
- iron0013 7y ago
  Whitewashing the reputation of a famous person—although it happens all the time-would be far worse malpractice
  - neonate 7y ago
    Whitewashing is hardly the only alternative. A more complete picture, including all these things, is also possible.