I’m not sure ‘ethical’ applies
When ‘freedom of the press’ was recognized by the Founders, the press didn’t claim to be objective. The Founders expected and knew the press would always be political advocates.
Moderating a debate is a few decades old practice sadly supported by the American people.
The fact that these people are the press does not excuse them from integrity in that moderating role they have agreed to perform.
They acted without integrity.
Their own detailed explanation of how they do their questioning demonstrates that they coordinated their response to Romney’s bigotry.
Absolutely does. Fox News relentlessly claims "Fair and Balanced". "We Report you decided". That is a claim they have willingly and knowing violated in every Fox News debate so far this season.
They should have to disclose their major political activity in reporting on their station.
Fox falsely claims it is “fair and balanced” but in reality it is socially liberal/economic globalist. That is false advertising.