“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.” (*Though often incorrectly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, James Bovard may be the source of this quote.)
Citizen reported news may be great for breaking news and editorial input but news stories and investigative reports need to have a professional journalistic basis that is undeniably trustworthy and not impacted by business drives or political ambition.
Without the important role that investigative journalism plays citizens would be unarmed and we cannot afford to be placed in this vulnerable position.” Journalism needs to be source and fact checked and journalists need to be paid for the work they do! “Whoever you want to call wolves in this scenario the value of news ethics needs to remain intact.
News organizations in the process of revamping business models must find a solution that brings results so journalists can eat lunch too! A solution is needed – that brings a new lease on life to entrepreneurial journalists, to neighborhood newspapers and to readers who thrive on their stories!
