Climate change Quote by Scott Pelley
![“If I do an interview with [Holocaust survivor] Elie Wiesel, am I required as a journalist to find a Holocaust denier?” quote by Scott Pelley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e6/scott-pelley-22805_climate-change_if-i-do-an-interview-with-holocaust-surv_728384.jpg)
“If I do an interview with [Holocaust survivor] Elie Wiesel, am I required as a journalist to find a Holocaust denier?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CNN segment with Elie Wiesel, 1990s
Journalists must balance reporting truth with avoiding false equivalence that can legitimize denialism.
In simple terms: Journalists should not give platform to denialists.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth without amplifying harmful falsehoods.
Themes
ethics
journalism
historical memory
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- documentary filmmaking
- academic research
Key Concepts
responsibility
truth
platforming
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists cover controversial topics responsibly?
- What safeguards prevent legitimizing harmful narratives?
A Different Perspective
Providing a platform may unintentionally normalize denial.
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