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“60 Minutes” and the Benghazi Scandal Trap(https://www.newyorker…
“60 Minutes” and the Benghazi Scandal Trap(https://www.newyorker.com/news/amy-davidson/60-minutes-and-the-benghazi-scandal-trap)
The New Yorker
By Amy Davidson Sorkin
November 12, 2013
Opinion about
the issue,
and what caused
you to form
that opinion
Since they worked on the story for a year,
they should of had their facts straight and
cross-checked their facts with all possible sources. This part was no done, so there had to be someone accountable.
I thnk the producers should have cross-checked the facts as well and be held responsible. When it was reported that no one else saw him, that would have caused some concern. During an ambush, it is not so easy to get out and climb over a wall with out any real scars or something visually to show for it.
Accuracy is everything when providing information to the public. If you do not take the time to do the due diligence while researching a story, do not air it until 100% accurate.
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Play devils advocate, what
opposing view could be expressed
The reporter did not think the source would lie about their whereabouts and lie about such a big occurrence. If the story was being worked on for a year, the source was thought to be an accurate honest source.
I am in opposition for CBS taking the piece down. CBS should have owned their fault and not taken down the piece. Instead, use this as a learning tool for everyone, both the network and the public. Highlight the importance of accurate reporting.
Ethical Issues
Reporting on military operations that is currently under investigation without consent of the ongoing sources could have prevented the news piece from being aired..
There are lies told, while families/friends mourn the loss of their loved ones. The false statement has made a mockery of the story and has minimized the terrible event.
When the story was aired, there was an alias for Davies for his protection. After the story was determined bogus, his real name was released. This also can present journalism issues that they did not protect their source, since he wanted to be anonymous, and cold have put him in a different type of harms way.
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