Any party that seeks to form government should be subject to the exact same level of scrutiny as the sitting government. As voters, we deserve a fulsome accounting of all our choices at the polling booth. 1/9
In recent years, this has not been happening. Journalists seem to have decided that a Liberal government is the enemy. For ownership reasons discussed in a previous thread. 2/8
But, in reality, this does Canadians a grave disservice. News media cannot reasonably turn a blind eye to the behaviour of other parties just because they are not in government. They want to be in government. They want to make decisions that will affect us all. 3/8
Do we not deserve to know as much about them as the sitting government? Do we not deserve to know if they are trustworthy? That they offer a commitment to our best interests? We should not have to vote blind, driven only by criticism of the current government. 4/8
And why do news media not cover successes of the current government? Who has seen any coverage of boil water advisories lifted? Just as an example. When have we seen successful vaccine negotiations celebrated? 5/8
Political parties have well-paid PR departments. Canadians do not need journalists to do that job. Journalists should not be stenographers and promoters to promote any party. Their job is to report the news and fact-check statements by politicians. 6/8
There should be no partisan filter. If a party does good, report it. If a party does bad, report it. But make sure you are accurate in your reporting. 7/8
We deserve so much better from our media. What has been happening recently is wrong and it sucks and we need to demand better. 8/8
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