It is actually part of the journalist code to not give commentary. In my journalism class in college, I really struggled with this. It seems false. The second you begin to edit something you give it a point of view. Journalists are to work to be as neutral as possible. They need to be seen as credible - and reporters of facts. It's why there's such a distinction between - the editorial page and the news page. But tv has really blurred this distinction. If he wants to work as a commentator - then really, he should retire or switch professions. It seems as if NPR has forced his hand. I'm most curious what Democracy Now will do. If they will keep him on.
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Date: 2010-10-25 01:43 am (UTC)