Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Chapter Readings
Chapter 12 really drives home the importance of checking your sources and relying on credibility when it comes to journalism. It is easy to see how stories can be exaggerated and facts distorted when it comes to people trying to put their own spin on things. As a journalist it is our job to deliver the truth so I feel as journalist we should uphold that standard. We should not sacrifice it just for the sake of rating no matter how tempting it may be. With that being said, I know that it is easier said than done so after reading this chapter it really made me think, what if it was me? I mean if I am to sit hear and preach journalistic ethics I should at least be able to reflect upon myself and have confidence that I would uphold these morals. A section of this chapter I disagree with is the portion about using the right kind of language in journalism. Bullshit. Pardon my French but why use the term “climate change” instead of “global warming” just because the former is ‘less frightening’. If global warming sounds frightening that is because it is and the reader should not be sheltered from it like a baby. I understand the argument in the chapter is not to offend the reader but c’mon, grow a pair. Life is too short to be bogged down with censorship of any kind, anyone agree?
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I try and be an optimist, I like things with happy endings and dont like to hear about bad things. Quite frankly, I hate watching the news most of the time because its the most depressing thing in the world. Its only newsworthy if someone dies, gets struck by lightning, their ship is taken over by pirates etc. something major and terrible. However- I do agree with you. The news should be the truth. If there is something that should not be fabricated it should be the news. People rely on it every day because they believe it is the truth and its important. People can watch sitcoms for fluff and entertainment but the news should remain real.
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