We've come to a time in our country when it seems that everyone is accusing everyone else of lying. Michael Moore accuses Bush of lying about terrorism and the war in Iraq. The Swift Boat Veterans accuse Kerry of lying about specifics of his service in Vietnam. Former Vice President Gore accuses Bush of deceiving us. The accusations fly both ways.
How is a citizen supposed to decide who to believe? The media is supposed to be the unbiased source of information for the citizenry. We, citizens, should be able to rely on the press to bring us the news as it happens. The press should not be controlled by the government nor should it be anti government. The press should not show preferential treatment to either side of any public argument. The press should not endorse one candidate or another, whether the race is for mayor or president. The press is supposed to bring the bare truth and that truth is supposed to expose the lies that may be told by someone who is biased.
What happens when the press shows bias? What happens when the press brings the news mixed with opinion? What happens when the press becomes the argument? What happens when the press violates the trust we've placed in them?
When the press no longer represents the solid, impeccable truth then the press no longer serves a purpose in this society.
Dan Rather and CBS have dealt a painful blow to the American press this week.
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