Weekly Example of Media Bias - September 7, 2016
1. Which three types of bias does Tom Blumer's post illustrate?
2. Mr. Blumer asserts in the 2nd to last paragraph:
"By now, it should be clear that either CNN should have told readers a lot more about Hemley Gonzalez — which would have exposed him as an anti-religious [person] obsessed with ruining the legacy of arguably the past century’s most dedicated and accomplished humanitarian — or it should have given him no attention at all. My vote would be for the latter."
Do you agree with this assertion? Explain your answer.
3. a) Aside from your religion (especially if you are not Catholic), it is responsible journalism for CNN to cast doubt on the good works and sacrifice Mother Teresa made based on one man’s testimony? Explain your answer.
b) Consider the thousands of people who have volunteered at the Missionaries of Charity: should CNN have sent reporters to India to conduct an investigation before publishing these allegations which will cause people to doubt the credibility of these Sisters’ work with the poor in India? Explain your answer.