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A better reason to boycott all of them

Submitted June 30, 2008 - 4:09 am by Miguel Contreras

I reviewed numerous mainstream and small media organizations, including the ones cited by Al Giordano, who wrote regarding this incredible and questionable unethical action by U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes and ICE and who both are still in denial by claiming that they didn't do anything illegal or unethical. To all of the media news organizations (of all sizes), Bill Conroy IS NOT A BLOGGER who writes for Narco News.

Some of the news articles who did give credit to Narco News for breaking the story, wrongly believed that Bill Conroy was your average blogger "Joe Citizen." He is not.  Bill Conroy is a veteran professional journalist and investigative reporter who writes for Narco News, a legitimate news media organization.

As professional journalists, authentic journalists also have their own "Code of Ethics" just like medical doctors, lawyers etc. - To read one such "Code" please review the Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalist which in part states:

Preamble

Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility. Members of the Society share a dedication to ethical behavior and adopt this code to declare the Society's principles and standards of practice. http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp

 

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