Fair And Balanced Reporting

Lest people think I am simply a MSM basher, I'd like to make something very clear. That isn't true and I believe that the majority of working journalists are hard working, objective individuals more interested in the news and getting it right, than simply hawking a story.

Another thing I have discovered recently is how much more diligent print journalists tend to be with their reporting - though certainly not all. But they do work harder, usually for less money and certainly for less fanfare than their television counterparts. Having started as an amateur print journalist of sorts prior to web logging, recent events have re-kindled my appreciation for the form.

Ironically enough, it is money which drive the difference to a certain degree. The cost of print publishing is ultimately less than doing hi-tech TV, consequently I think they invest more time and money in ferreting out facts which support the truth in a great many instances, especially outside of politics. As more print people migrate to the web, which also has relatively low publishing costs and can include video - we may just be in for a resurgence of ethics and quality in our nation's journalism. At least, I hope so.

Here's an example of note to which I want to call your attention.

Comments

[wreck]

Dan, I don't think you are bashing MSM because I don't consider the cable tabloid shows such as Greta, Nancy Grace, Abrahms, etc. as MSM. The MSM such as ABC, NBC, CBS, or even CNN actual news or FOX actual news have not covered this since about day 3. These are not even journalists IMO and are not accountable the same way. These shows are merely info-tainment and should be taken as such. Make up your own mind.

[Aunt Em]

LOL, love ya Dan, hate your politics. Dont know why I am even commenting.

I think Steve said it best and summed up mine the other night, when it comes to criminals you might think me a nazi, when it comes to other issues I relate more to the Clinton types.

And Damn this war sucks.

[cathy]

You know, in the beginning, I had such high hopes for fox and, honestly, they were good. I have noticed a distinct change in the way Fox is run now. In the beginning they had a "nose for news", they wanted to break the story but they checked their facts. Then they morphed into all of the "prime time shows" ...Sadly, I think they really deteriorated when Greta used this story to keep herself on the air. I agree, the print journalists maintian a higher standard and honestly it shows.

oh, and I don't think you were trashing the legitimate television news people. Just the bogus ones and they know who they are.