New York Times public editor Arthur Brisbane recently poked a hornet's nest when when he wondered aloud whether hard-news reporters should call out public officials when they make false statements.
The response from readers?
"The fact that you would ask something so dumb simply reveals how far you've sunk. Of course you should be REPORTING THE TRUTH!"
Of course, a reporter's primary mission is always to find the truth. The problem is, it's not always that easy. Here's why:
Should Journalists Be Objective or Tell the Truth?
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