Weekly Example of Media Bias - September 26, 2007
The Reuters website says of itself "Reuters is a global information company providing indispensable information tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Our information is trusted and drives decision making across the globe. We have a reputation for speed, accuracy and freedom from bias."
Why do you think Reuters, which promotes itself as having a reputation for "accuracy and freedom from bias," used a headline that mislead readers into thinking that President Bush is an unintelligent bumbler? Explain your answer.