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Dave's avatar

I find it horrifying that 42% of Canadians still have faith in the mainstream media. People often lament the fact that “there’s not enough trust in institutions.” The real problem is that there is far, far too much trust. These institutions deserve no trust at all.

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Frank Lee's avatar

“There is a way to communicate news — including very bad news — that leaves us better off as a result. A way to spark anger and action. Empathy alongside dignity. Hope alongside fear.”

Isn’t this sentiment a possible source of the problem? Writing to spark anger and action is activism. How do you prevent political bias in this case? Mostly we all just want the news. Ideally the reader would not be able to discern any political bent of the publication.

When I see my doctor he does not inject political activism into his diagnosis.

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