I just want to point out that this is exactly how I operated as a journalist. It is why I am appalled at reporters who even believe they should register Independent so as to be above accusations of bias — or worse, DON’T VOTE.
I went up against politicians all the damn time. I did not take anything they said at face value, and researched what they told me. Surprise! They were lying.
This did not make me popular, either with co-workers or colleagues. Life was so much simpler when you served as a court stenographer.
But I was working class, and knew the stakes. I didn’t want to betray the readers who were looking for the truth. I didn’t.
It’s easier and more lucrative to go along and get along.
Anybody who is a non-conformist should be saluted. They are our heroes.
Everybody else…….shame on you and you know who you are.