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“If a private citizen is told by an organ of the state that X involving a public figure does not require further investigation, it is not for journalists to question or investigate X further. Nor should citizens approach journalists with concerns.”
Journalism 2019, apparently.
Journalism 2019, apparently.
Of course, having investigated, the journalists must make an editorial judgement on whether publication is in the public interest, factoring in any privacy arguments. I understand why this aspect is causing debate.
But.
But.
But the stampede of outrage among journalists at the notion that private citizens would alert journalists to something that they believe (rightly or wrongly) to be of public interest is one of the oddest sights in recent times.
QUALIFICATION: The oddest sight in recent times is in fact journalists calling for the law to criminalise sources passing information to journalists. See yesterday’s fun and games.
