That being said, even if we cannot achieve it, journalism that strives toward objectivity and fairness has an important place in our society. So, too, does being honest and open when presenting our own opinions, as you do so well in your book
Sheri FinkOf course, no matter how hard we try to be objective as reporters, our life experiences and personal circumstances influence our journalism, including the choice of topics we pursue.
Sheri FinkIs the care of the dying man truly robbing care from the poor man? How reliably can we know when someone is in the last ten days of life?
Sheri FinkOften in life, the most important question we can ask ourselves is: do we really have the problem we think we have?
Sheri FinkAlso, and this may sound naïve, but since my early days in journalism, I've felt that getting as close as possible to truth, revealing the reality of a situation in detail, has its own persuasive power. This allows readers to look at the facts and the perspectives presented and draw informed conclusions.
Sheri Fink