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@skydancer
He has a point. The scandal of the non-existent WMD which was reported because politicians (Bliar) said they exist. Surely it was the job of of journos to get evidence before printing headlines such as the 45 minute claim.
His point is also relevant to how Gaza's lockdown was reported giving almost equal responsibility between 'David' firing puny rockets into isreal versus the Goliath of the might of super-power supported IDF.
And Syria...
Drone wars
Even the Economic reporting and acquiescence about the need to cut the huge national dept by cutting welfare, and public spending, while minimising the hit on big business so their shareholders don't suffer.
meanwhile while the rich poor gap grows why aren't the press also critiquing the proposal to spend 15 billion on building roads where there is evidence that people are driving less, and analysing the case for HS2 which will get some businesspeople to Birmingham 20 minutes faster while libraries will be closing.
I gave up long ago seeking real information and unbiased reporting from BBC news, even the Guardian.
Also what about how cycling incidents are reported. Its still only helmets. rljing and ipods.
What the fuck is wrong with journalists?