And The Victor: "A Bigot" (per the HuffPost)
Well, Igor Bobic's political article over the victory of, what the HuffPost's front page calls, a bigot.
Nice. (Note the sarcasm)
I would like to start this post by saying I am in no way supporting/advocating Roy Moore, nor am I condemning him. I am simply analyzing the lack of objectivity in the news, and starting off, this headline already has the reader seeing a very subjective viewpoint.
Imagine you're a Roy Moore supporter in Alabama who believes in his strong upholding of Christian beliefs and conservative values - would you appreciate the person you're placing your faith in being called a bigot? Additionally, would you appreciate a news outlet in a non-opinion piece defining your choice candidate as a bigot? No, and fairly so.
Moving from the front page, Bobic does a seemingly nice job of blending information and removing any subjective phrasing from the reporting, until this:
Moore, 70, is a staunch conservative who has made a litany of contentious statements over the years.
A litany of contentions statements over the years you say? I understand pointing out that Moore has made many contentious statements. But by using that word, and meaning more than likely Merriam-Webster's second definition: a sizable series or set, it seems as though Bobic is getting a little too personal.
I can't stress the importance of words by reporters and how different one's can seem to spin a certain opinion on something. So although Roy being called a bigot or being accused of a litany or contentious statements is arguably fair, it's not right for a reporter or (and especially a news outlet) to argue.
Nice. (Note the sarcasm)
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| A personal screenshot of the HuffPost's front page |
I would like to start this post by saying I am in no way supporting/advocating Roy Moore, nor am I condemning him. I am simply analyzing the lack of objectivity in the news, and starting off, this headline already has the reader seeing a very subjective viewpoint.
Imagine you're a Roy Moore supporter in Alabama who believes in his strong upholding of Christian beliefs and conservative values - would you appreciate the person you're placing your faith in being called a bigot? Additionally, would you appreciate a news outlet in a non-opinion piece defining your choice candidate as a bigot? No, and fairly so.
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| Photo by Arnaud Jaegers |
Moving from the front page, Bobic does a seemingly nice job of blending information and removing any subjective phrasing from the reporting, until this:
Moore, 70, is a staunch conservative who has made a litany of contentious statements over the years.
A litany of contentions statements over the years you say? I understand pointing out that Moore has made many contentious statements. But by using that word, and meaning more than likely Merriam-Webster's second definition: a sizable series or set, it seems as though Bobic is getting a little too personal.
I can't stress the importance of words by reporters and how different one's can seem to spin a certain opinion on something. So although Roy being called a bigot or being accused of a litany or contentious statements is arguably fair, it's not right for a reporter or (and especially a news outlet) to argue.
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