Posted on 02/05/2016 9:43:06 AM PST by Gandalf the Mauve
Journalism isn't rocket science. Nor is it law, medicine, or any other field that requires specific credentials to practice it. Many reporters have a journalism degree; some don't. All you really need to get into journalism is a strong sense of curiosity, decent writing skills (a few too many of us don't even have that), and a commitment to finding the truth....
Journalists "take an angle" on stories all the time, because we're human beings who have opinions or hunches about things, and because this profession pays us to have them. But there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. The inflammatory series of videos about Planned Parenthood that blew up over the past year is a journalism 101 case study showcasing the wrong way.
This week, a grand jury in Texas (of all places) not only cleared a local Planned Parenthood chapter of any wrongdoing, it indicted two of the videos' producers....
The videos caused the political firestorm that these producers obviously desired, prompting renewed calls from pro-life politicians to investigate and defund Planned Parenthood, the single largest provider of reproductive health services in the U.S. Even after it was uncovered that the videos had been so thoroughly doctored that they're essentially a hoax, Planned Parenthood has remained in the crosshairs of the pro-life community. That metaphor turned tragically real this past November, when Robert Dear killed three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs. After being apprehended, among the things he reportedly told police was, "no more baby parts."
Despite the fact that a dozen states, including Texas, have found no evidence of criminal conduct from Planned Parenthood, and eight others didn't see enough indications of wrongdoing to warrant further investigation, the issue continues to contaminate our political discourse....
(Excerpt) Read more at 5280.com ...
Truth, what a hoot. A liberal jury and judge use their political power to attack those who bring unpleasant facts out. Just remember how you used the artifacts of government to attack your political opponents and bent the truth when it is turned against you.
My origin date, in the mid 1930âs. Still learning or trying to.
Wow...my uncles were all early ‘30’s and thy’re gone...all of them...
You’re doing great...keep on truckin’...
The GOOD LORD has been very good to me. Past my allotted years and still in decent shape.
Went to the doctor awhile back, examined me and said you are in good shape for a 90 year old! But, but........but........LOL!! No not really but it does help to keep a sense of humor. I laugh at me more than anything else. Of course there are just the three of us here.
Me, myself and I. Me and myself argue or “discuss” things quite often............but I stay above all that stuff!!!
You take care.........pilgrim
So this means that PP will have mikes and cameras monitoring things for all to see and hear from now on?
Nothing to hide; right?
Robert Dear did NOT kill three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic.
He didn't harm anyone inside.
...tragically killed three...
Oooooooh....
Are you still killing your unborn? -- GOD |
CHOICE killed about 3,300 yesterday.
It'll do so again on Monday; too; unless something is done about it.
Then comes Tuesday with another 3,300.
Then Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, another Monday, Tuesday...
No excuse.
I was born in early 40’s...
And twin sister; Puce.
Are ya strong enough ta hang on a little longer??
Psalm 90:10
Our days may come to seventy years,
or eighty, if our strength endures;
yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow,
for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
Are ya strong enough ta hang on a little longer??
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Morning ‘Miss’ Elsie,
Only through HIM!!! Have reached the ‘outer limit of that verse. :) Only as he allows and wills!
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13
‘Miss’ Elsie,
I have friends who are strong animal rights, but yet when I mention protecting the unborn........they ‘kinda’ turn away and change the subject.
We (America) have a lot of reaping to do!!!
Luke 18:7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him, though he bear long with them?
imo these innocents are part of His elect!!!
Well; who can resist a cute kitty or puppy?
Or EAGLE! for GOD’s sake!!!
Which makes me wonder...
Other than our National Symbol; is it legal to abort unborn animals?
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