In article , "C.D. Damron"
writes:


Juan, it surprises me that a journalist doesn't know the definition of
journalism.

The craft of journalism is not limited to the presentation of news, it also
includes any material of current or popular interest, including editorials.

Editorials differ from news stories by not necessarily examining all sides
or opinions. However, it is considered good journalism for editorials to
adequately argue their point based on facts presented.

The editorial I cited was an example of bad journalism. It made a rather
dramatic point without presenting any facts or supporting arguments. The
"if you knew what I know" approach would be considered yellow journalism by
just about any objective standard.

Would you like another lesson in journalism?



One only needs to look back at some of Jim's articles / editorials in USAviator
and even many on ANN to see many examples of the "if you knew what I know or
suspect" type of story. When asked for specifics and facts to back it up the
response has always been to counterattack the request.


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