If we don't have an informed electorate we don't have a democracy. So I don't care how people get the information, as long as they get it. I'm just doing it my particular way and I feel lucky I can do it the way I want to do it.
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Well, I don't know about objectivity, but I know for certain that it's always possible for a professional journalist who understands what he or she's up to to be fair, and that's the key word. Fairness to individuals, fairness to ideas, and to issues and whatever - that is critical, and that is also part and parcel of what the job.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fairness is essential for journalists to report accurately and responsibly.
In this quote, Jim Lehrer emphasizes the importance of fairness in journalism, suggesting that while complete objectivity may be elusive, a journalist can still strive to treat individuals, ideas, and issues fairly. This commitment to fairness is crucial in ensuring that the job of journalism is carried out ethically and responsibly, fostering trust and respect in the media.
Themes
FairnessJournalismObjectivityReportingEthics
In practice
Example use cases
During a media ethics workshop, to highlight the importance of unbiased reporting.
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