Agency Quote by Daniel Schorr
“Good journalism is being criminalized or otherwise rendered perilous to its best practitioners. Attack a government agency like the CIA, or a Fortune 500 member ..., or the conduct of the military in Southeast Asia and you find yourself in deep trouble, naked and often alone.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New York Times Book Review, 1970s
Journalism faces legal and personal risks when exposing powerful institutions, making the profession dangerous for truth‑seekers.
In simple terms: Investigative reporting can be hazardous.
Key Takeaway
Protect sources and stay resilient.
Themes
press freedom
risk
truth
Mood
cautious
determined
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- Investigative reporting
- whistleblowing
- political analysis
Key Concepts
Legal pressure
ethical dilemmas
government secrecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists safeguard themselves?
- What reforms protect press freedom?
A Different Perspective
Legal retaliation can silence important stories.
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