Don Romano (alt)When consuming news media, always keep in mind that a journalist's job is to take events and frame them in the most sensational light possible. This may involve the portrayal of conflict where none exists, neglecting any exonerating circumstances, asking leading questions, deciding what the story is and fitting the facts to it later, and a number of other dubious or outright unethical practices that result from the constant pressure to generate news and attract eyeballs.
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