Accuracy Quote by Michael Jackson
“Remember,the press is a business: Newspapers and magazines are in business to make money - sometimes at the expense of accuracy, fairness and even the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Media Commentary, 1990s
The press prioritizes profit, which can compromise truth and fairness.
In simple terms: Media often values money over truth.
Critically evaluate news sources.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading news
- advertising decisions
- public policy debates
- media literacy training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a source's credibility?
- What role should profit play in journalism?
Economic incentives may also fund investigative reporting.