THEIR RULES, NOT OURS: TIME TO VET PRIVATE LIVES OF JOURNALISTS?

[Geee]

Big Journalism:

We now have three instances of three individual Politico writers "vetting" the private lives of private citizens who don't support Obama, and the motive behind these attacks can only be for two reasons:

1. To change the narrative of effective criticism of Obama to the less flattering moments of the private lives of these individuals.

2. To intimidate and frighten others who might consider supporting a candidate not named Obama.

So desperate is the media to Palace Guard for their Precious One that everyday Americans who dare ask Obama a question he flubs, appear in a Romney campaign ad, or donate to a pro-Romney super PAC, are now considered fair game.

But if this is the new MSM standard, what are those of us in New Media to do? In a perfect world we wouldn’t be faced with this question because in a perfect world the media has integrity and would never even consider attacking and intimidating private citizens.

But the world isn't perfect and Politico's lack of human and journalistic integrity begs a question…

If the media says the private lives of private citizens are now fair game, aren't journalists private citizens?

[righteousmomma]

If the media says the private lives of private citizens are now fair game, aren't journalists private citizens?

 

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