Thursday, February 15, 2007

The Media and Unnamed sources

On FAIR.org they have found an honorable radio station (KSFR in New Mexico)that has decided not to report any more innuendos from unnamed sources concerning Iran or any other foreign entity since the reporting of similar innuendos coerced the US into war with Afghanistan and Iraq. Now if only more reporting agencies would follow their lead.

Also FAIR reported that the New York Times and the Associated Press violated their own rules on anonymous sources. Why is everyone in such a hurry to print news that can't be substantiated and the people giving the tips cannot stand up and be accountable. Another attempt by the administration to manipulate public opinion through the press and the press has become a door mat allowing the administration to wipe its feet on.

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