Buying Quote by Bernard Goldberg
“I know real people, whose names I could tell you, people I know who have said 'I've stopped buying the New York Times.' Why? Because their editorial position has filtered, has leached into the news pages.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Media commentary, 2009
News outlets often let editorial bias seep into reporting, compromising objectivity.
In simple terms: Bias can corrupt news.
Demand transparent, unbiased reporting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading news
- media literacy
- editorial policy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can readers identify bias?
- What responsibilities do journalists have?
Complete objectivity may be unattainable.