News and Truthiness...

I was looking at some old correspondence between me and my beloved uncle, who passed away about 5 years ago.  I sure miss him.  One of his question to me was: “Why is the truth not required when reporting the news?”  Here was my answer:

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So let me ask you the same question(s):

 

-Why is actual truth not required when reporting news? 

-Do any of my answers especially hit home with you and/or can you add some more reasons to the list?

-Wouldn’t you always rather hear the actual truth, rather than spin?

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