Monday, March 07, 2005
Why do journalists keep bad sources confidential?
I understand why journalists keep sources confidential. I haven't figured a general rule to judge the "ethics" of journalism regarding criminals, but when there's no criminality involved, it's pretty clear that confidentiality of sources benefits our society greatly.
EXCEPT when the journalists keep confidentiality even when the source LIES to them!
Who benefits then? Not the public. Not even the journalist, really - the source knows he's got a patsy, and the public, if they're paying attention, should know that as well.
So why are there stories like these?
EXCEPT when the journalists keep confidentiality even when the source LIES to them!
Who benefits then? Not the public. Not even the journalist, really - the source knows he's got a patsy, and the public, if they're paying attention, should know that as well.
So why are there stories like these?
# posted by Steve : 5:21 PM
