I have read a few news items recently where the entire premise was based on information obtained from someone who has spoken on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
This seems to happen quite a bit and it makes me angry. If the person was not authorized to report to the media, doesn't it speak volumes about their integrity if they do so under a "condition of anonymity"?
Have we become a country of gossips, or is this a powerplay? Regardless, what does this trend say about our country when someone cannot trust people in their "inner circle"? It just baffles me that this could happen because I grew up instilled with the idea that a person's word and handshake should be rock solid.
I also wonder...how can the media rely on the accuracy of information received from someone who refuses to put their name to it?
2 comments:
Speaking under the cover of anonymity is not child's play. These people should be very careful. Depending on where they work, it could be a career-limiting move.
very interesting, I feel the same way about this subject.
A good exapmle would be the Sarah Palin case.
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