What Should Journalists Do, When the Facts Don't Matter
*repeat them more often than click-bait & opinion-of-man-on-the-street pieces?
https://theconversation.com/what-should-journalists-do-when-the-facts-dont-matter-243197
@gemswinc Ahhh, I see! Glad that I continued with it. 👍
Tonight I am unsure how many Americans agree that “facts matter.” Did those Americans knowingly vote for a convicted rapist and felon? If so, it does not say much for their discrimination regarding the facts that they agree should matter.
If they were in command of such facts, it makes their choice of a criminal sickeningly immoral
@LSWellesley They were surely in command of the facts of his character, though I suppose they could, in their mind, believe that it was all a "hoax" . I think they just like it. The choice *was* immoral! @Ironworker229 That I am dissatisfied w/ my fellow citizens, is putting it mildly
Agreed completely. There are no excuses. My disappointment is palpable
@gemswinc I'm curious as to your thoughts about this article. I'm ambivalent, but 70-30 calling BS.
@Ironworker229 I'd say so, did you see my comment on the post?
@gemswinc Yes, I think an awful lot of us are in the same boat.
@gemswinc The very first sentence puts me a bit off...
"Most people agree that actual facts matter – in such activities as debate, discussion and reporting. Once facts are gathered, verified and distributed, informed decision-making can proceed in such important exercises as voting."
I don't think this is accurate, but I'm going to continue reading. Thanks for sharing this.