Check out this fascinating piece about the slate of rumors that Barack Obama is secretly Muslim, and the man behind the ideas. Think about credibility and sources, as we've been discussing.
What is Martin's personal obligation to be accurate and truthful? Did Fox News have an obligation to vet his credibility before inviting him as a guest? Did other media outlets have an obligation to look into his background?
Monday, October 13, 2008
Pulling aside the curtain
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Well, if you are going to print a story like this, I think looking on his background and getting accurate information is needed. Essentially, you are just spreading rumors if you don't back up your facts.
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