Competition Quote by Roger Mudd
“And what it depends on, of course, is whether the story itself is worth the ethical compromise it requires and whether the competition is onto the story.”
About This Quote
Source Television Interview: CBS News, 1974
The ethical value of a story depends on its moral cost and competitive pressure, questioning compromise for success.
In simple terms: Story worth depends on ethical compromise and competition.
Key Takeaway
Weigh ethical costs before pursuing a story.
Themes
ethics
media competition
storytelling
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
journalistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- publishing
- creative projects
Key Concepts
journalistic integrity
commercial pressure
moral compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- Is compromise ever justified?
- How do you assess a story's ethical worth?
A Different Perspective
Commercial pressure may force unethical choices.
