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 ...
He didn't harm anyone inside.
Pretty much ignore anything this lying bastard has to say.
Even after it was uncovered that the videos had been so thoroughly doctored that they’re essentially a hoax,
This statement is false on its face; the writer is selling his soul in order to defend people whose lucre largely includes exterminating completely helpless people...
“Even after it was uncovered that the videos had been so thoroughly doctored that theyâre essentially a hoax”
I want to determine to my satisfaction that this is a lie, but I don’t know how to go about finding the materials.
Found this from a ‘google’ search.
http://dailysignal.com/2015/09/29/forensic-analysis-planned-parenthood-videos-are-authentic/
“A forensic analysis of undercover videos about Planned Parenthoodâs abortion practices are “authentic and show no evidence of manipulation or editing,” according to a report released Tuesday by Alliance Defending Freedom.
The analysis was completed by Coalfire, a digital security and forensics firm that has worked on civil and criminal investigations. The firm had access to all audio and video investigative footage recorded by the Center for Medical Progress.
“The Coalfire forensic analysis removes any doubt that the full length undercover videos released by Center for Medical Progress are authentic and have not been manipulated,” said Casey Mattox, senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom. “Analysts scrutinized every second of video recorded during the investigation and released by CMP to date and found only bathroom breaks and other non-pertinent footage had been removed.”
According to the report, the videos only omit footage irrelevant to the allegations such as bathroom breaks.”
Thanks , I posted that as a comment at the original article.
Found this from a âgoogleâ search.
Yoou should send this to the writer...not that it would mean anything to him...
I’d like to do so,but I’m an old guy born in the late ‘40’s, so I lack technical expertise...
They practically destroyed the Susan G Komen foundation, when that group failed to continue to pay tribute to PP.
When Republicans or State Legislatures consider anything, PP sends out its attack dogs.
In this case the Texas Prosecutor in the Grand Jury case has close ties (i.e. conflict of interest) with Planned Parenthood.
It is my hope that the Planned Parenthood lawsuit against this group that is trying to expose them, will result in discovery of Planned Parenthood records that will blow the lid off of the abortion industry they operate.
Time will tell. In the mean time, the only “analysis” of the content of the tapes that supports the PP-view is from Media Matters and if you do a Wikipedia search of Media Matters you will find it is a progressive liberal group with a goal of promoting the progressive/liberal agenda. So their claims that the video is heavily edited are a little suspect considering their stated bias.
I missed that one.
Most people, reporters, posters have an agenda and if it doesn’t fit.........ignore.
Thanks.
Nah, you are still young!!!
My origin date, in the mid 1930’s. Still learning or trying to.
Mess up a lot on some of this ‘new fangled’ stuff!!!! LOL.
My son finally talked me into getting a smart phone and the company gave me one of those ‘doo-hickies’ like an ipad, think it is called a ‘tab’. Very seldom use it and the phone has more gadgets that a “007” spy. LOL!
Have a cousin just younger in Texas that only uses her ipad. I am addicted to my computer!!! Texting on the smart phone “ain’t” my cup of tea or coffee.
Stay the course and keep on learning, trying. If we mess up..............we can blame it on our age!!!
The reporter more than not likely saw it and would not use it. Lot of people have ‘eyes that do not see.’
Take care.........pilgrim
But lightning travels at 300,000,000 m/s. Buh, bye, troll. And don't come back as Gandalf the Chartreuse.
Thank you very much.
Keep your eyes open for Gandalf the Taupe.
“if you do a Wikipedia search of Media Matters you will find it is a progressive liberal group with a goal of promoting the progressive/liberal agenda. So their claims that the video is heavily edited are a little suspect considering their stated bias.”
All liberals lie all the time—or close enough that the difference doesn’t matter.
You are welcome.
Take care.........pilgrim
Forensic experts: Planned Parenthood videos were not edited - September 30, 2015
No , thank you ... I reposted your findings at the original article. , I knew it to be true as I have been following the story but I didn’t have the assessment of the tapes handy.
You are welcome. Sorry for the confusion! LOL.
Went to the original article, unblocked Ghostery and saw this.
Thanks, don’t think it will change his stance. Did see where he/or someone corrected his writing re: the death of a prisoner.
Take care.........pilgrim
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