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Originally Posted by DeanFL
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From a major Network News "Journalist" on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS. This is the man responsible to edit and deliver NEWS. But listen to this direct from his mouth>
NBC's Lester Holt says we don’t need to hear both sides to define truth: ‘Fairness is overrated’
NBC News anchor Lester Holt received the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award from Washington State University Tuesday evening, an honor given to those who demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
In his acceptance speech, the longtime journalist offered his advice to others in the field, emphasizing the value of truth-telling.
"I think it’s become clear that fairness is overrated ... the idea that we should always give two sides equal weight and merit does not reflect the world we find ourselves in," Holt said on Tuesday night while accepting an award at the 45th Murrow Symposium.
"Decisions to not give unsupported arguments equal time are not a dereliction of journalistic responsibility or some kind of agenda. In fact, it's just the opposite. Providing an open platform for misinformation, for anyone to come say whatever they want, especially when issues of public health and safety are at stake, can be quite dangerous."
"Our duty is to be fair to the truth. Holding those in power accountable is at the core of our function and responsibility," he said. "We need to hear our leader's views, their policies and reasoning. It's really important, but we have to stand ready to push back and call-out falsehoods."
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"Providing an open platform for misinformation" "Misinformation" - In WHOSE Opinion????
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NBC's Lester Holt Emphasizes 'Regard for Truth' as He Accepts Edward R. Murrow Award |
The mainstream media slants everything to fit their own agenda, has been doing so for years, and is much worse now. We all need to be CRITICAL THINKERS, and use our own common sense to to determine what is really happening in the world, and especially here in America. In other words, THINK FOR YOURSELF PEOPLE, because if we don't, we become changed from people to sheeple.