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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.” quote by Michael Jackson
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“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.”

Michael Jackson

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.

Key Takeaway

Critically evaluate news sources.

Themes

media ethics profit truth fairness

Mood

skeptical concerned

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

  • reading news
  • advertising decisions
  • public policy debates
  • media literacy training

Key Concepts

journalism commercial pressure bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify a source's credibility?
  • What role should profit play in journalism?
A Different Perspective

Economic incentives may also fund investigative reporting.

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