Yurt
08-15-2007, 10:18 PM
The US news media prides itself on its "independence" and ability to give the news without bias. (laugh card not up yet) Should we go around and "judge" other countries news organizations? Like this:
Strong earthquake near Peru's capital; at least 17 reported killed
LIMA, Peru — A powerful earthquake shook Peru's coast near the capital on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people as it toppled homes and caused many residents to flee buildings. Authorities said the quake had generated a tsunami of undetermined size.
Peru's highly respected Cable news station Canal N reported that the 7.9 magnitude quake had caused a church to collapse in the city of Ica south of Lima, killing 17 people and injuring 70.
I fail to see how this is relevent to the news at hand. I do see though how this might be "political" in that, do these news organizations share the same view? If so, should a supposed unbiased source say this about another source?
Strong earthquake near Peru's capital; at least 17 reported killed
LIMA, Peru — A powerful earthquake shook Peru's coast near the capital on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people as it toppled homes and caused many residents to flee buildings. Authorities said the quake had generated a tsunami of undetermined size.
Peru's highly respected Cable news station Canal N reported that the 7.9 magnitude quake had caused a church to collapse in the city of Ica south of Lima, killing 17 people and injuring 70.
I fail to see how this is relevent to the news at hand. I do see though how this might be "political" in that, do these news organizations share the same view? If so, should a supposed unbiased source say this about another source?