Journalistic Integrity (Wednesday, March 22 - 6th period)

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

Rita smiled.

"Pop quiz, of a sort," she said. "I'd like you to respond verbally to several different scenarios - these are actual questions that many journalists are asked before they're hired. There are no right answers, per se."

Comments

Scenario 4

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

Under what circumstances do you identify a person who was arrested as a relative of a public figure, such as a local sports star?

Re: Scenario 4

[likeguidelines.livejournal.com]

Barbossa grinned. Because, well, pirates aren't exactly known for their merciful behavior. "Under all circumstances," he said.

Re: Scenario 4

[pyramid-is-life.livejournal.com]

Kara laughs. "Always."

Re: Scenario 4

[janet_fraiser]

"I wouldn't if they were a juvenile," said Janet firmly. "In any other case, all bets are off."

Re: Scenario 4

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"Again, I agree with Janet. If the person is a minor, they should be afforded privacy. Otherwise, fair game."

Re: Scenario 4

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"When it's a child or they don't make it worth your while not too."

Re: Scenario 4

[krycek-rat.livejournal.com]

"When it's of any possible interest to the audience you pander to."

Re: Scenario 4

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

"Whenever it makes a good story. Which I think is almost always."

Re: Scenario 4

[mycanonhatesme]

"Is there ever a circumstance not to?" Chloe asks, laughing.