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Balance dies when you claim every situation has two equal and opposite outcomes. When you claim that every fact has an equally strong counter-fact. When you mistake fact for opinion, allow opinion to oppose fact, and present both on level terms.
Balance dies when you give those who know and those who know nothing equal time and prominence. When you give those with influence and those without a horse in the race equal attention. When you treat those that are impartial and those representing vested interests the same.
The BBC learnt that lesson on climate change, though it took many decades. It needs to wake up and learn the same lesson about Brexit, and fast!
