Friday, January 18, 2008

Pick Your Messengers

My students know I believe strongly in the journalism profession. They also know I'm not so blinded as to believe all journalism is fault-proof. Far from it.
That's why it is important for consumers of journalistic news to pick their messengers wisely. Read who you trust. If you don't trust, don't read.
If consumers simply followed that formula, the less-than-honest information providers out there would fade away. They need us to survive. Letting them know how we feel with our actions is the best way to ensure high journalistic standards will remain a necessity.

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