A man, who just two years ago was the poster boy for the far-Left
media's attacks against the U.S. government's no-fly list for "unfairly"
targeting Muslims, finds himself and several family members sitting in a
Turkish prison -- arrested earlier this month near the Turkey-Syria
border as members of an ISIS cell.
It's a long way from 2013 when Saadiq Long's cause was being championed by MSNBC's Chris Hayes, Glenn Greenwald, and Mother Jones, and was being represented by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) terror front.
His
story got considerable media attention when his CAIR media
representatives here pushed the story that Long wanted to return to his
native Oklahoma from his current home in Qatar to visit his ailing
mother but couldn't because he was on the TSA's no-fly list. They said
his case represented institutional "Islamophobia."
Long's cause got international attention when Glenn Greenwald published an article at The Guardian saying that Long was "effectively exiled from his own country." Kevin Drum of Mother Jones branded it the "Kafkaesque World of the No-Fly List." CAIR has 22 article entries related to Long's case on its website.
After
several months of wrangling between his CAIR attorneys and the
Department of Homeland Security, Long was temporarily removed from the
no-fly list and allowed to return to Oklahoma. Once home, however, he was still subject to FBI surveillance according to claims he made during a press conference with his CAIR handlers.
After
an incident with local police and the FBI, Long was apparently placed
back on the no-fly list, preventing his return to Qatar.
That
prompted even more outrage from the far-Left media and garnered him an
appearance with his CAIR handler on Chris Hayes' MSNBC show:
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that profess to be reporting news accurately. Please also share on the
Facebook page, Twitter account, or any Website etc. of individual
reporters, bloggers that are espousing lies to cover for the corruption
of this administration and inaccurately reporting the news to their
viewers.
After reading through the Code of Ethics they should be abiding by, I
have concluded Obama and his talking heads don't have any ethics and
need a refresher course.
Sept 29, 2011
Obama: 'I Don't Think Ethics' Was My Favorite Subject
Obama told an audience of high school students in Washington, D.C. that he was "not always the very best student" and that ethics
"would not have made it on the list" of his favorite subjects.
Relationship with freedom of the press
In countries without freedom of the press,
the majority of people who report the news may not follow the standards of journalism. Non-free media are often
prohibited from criticizing the national government, and in many cases
are required to distribute propaganda as if it were news. Various other forms of censorship may restrict reporting on issues the government deems sensitive.
That sure sounds like the majority of the media in the United States of America, doesn't it?
Society of Professional Journalists: Code of Ethics
The Society of Professional Journalists created a code of ethics that
are in effect today. The main mantra of the code is "Seek truth and
Report it!"(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478) The code also
states that: "Journalists should be honest, fair, and courageous in
gathering, reporting, and interpreting information. Journalists should:"
"Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care
to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never
permissible."(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Diligently seek out subjects of news stories to give them the
opportunity to respond to allegations of wrongdoing."(Straubhaar, LaRose
& Davenport, Pg 478)
"Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as
much information as possible on sources' reliability." (Straubhaar,
LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Always question sources' motives before promising anonymity.
Clarify conditions attached to any promise made in exchange for
information. Keep promises." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg
478)
"Make certain that headlines, news teases, and promotional material,
photos, video, audio, graphics, sound bites, and quotations do not
misrepresent. They should not oversimplify or highlight incidents out of
context." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Never distort the content of news photos or video. Image
enhancement for technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages
and photo illustrations." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Avoid misleading reenactments or staged news events. If reenactment
is necessary to tell a story, label it." (Straubhaar, LaRose &
Davenport, Pg 478)
"Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering
information except when traditional open methods will not yield
information vital to the public. Use of such methods should be explained
as part of the story." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human
experience boldly, even, when it is unpopular to do so." (Straubhaar,
LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity,
geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, or
social status." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Support the open exchange of views, even views they find repugnant." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Give voice to the voiceless; official and unofficial sources of
information can be equally valid." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport,
Pg 478)
"Distinguish between advocacy and news reporting. Analysis and
commentary should be labeled and not misrepresent fact or content."
(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Distinguish news from advertising, and shun hybrids that blur the
lines between the two." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Recognize a special obligation to ensure that the public's
business is conducted in the open and that government records are open
to inspection." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
Minimize Harm "Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects,
and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect. Journalists should"
(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news
coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and
inexperienced sources or subjects." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport,
Pg 478)
"Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of
those affected by tragedy or guilt." (Straubhaar, LaRose &
Davenport, Pg 478)
"Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm
or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance."
(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Recognize that private people have a greater right to control
information about themselves that do public officials and others who
seek power, influence, or attention. Only an overriding public need can
justify intrusion into anyone's privacy." (Straubhaar, LaRose &
Davenport, Pg 478)
"Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Be cautions of identifying juvenile suspects or victims of sex crimes." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Be judicious about naming criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Balance a criminal suspect's fair trial rights with the public's
right to be informed." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
Act Independently "Journalists should be free of obligation to
any interest other than the public's right to know. Journalists should"
." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Avoid conflict of interest, real or perceived." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise
integrity or damage credibility." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport,
Pg 478)
"Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel, and special treatment, and
shun secondary employment, political involvement, public office, and
service in community organizations if they compromise journalistic
integrity." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and
resist their pressure to influence news coverage." (Straubhaar, LaRose
& Davenport, Pg 479)
"Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; avoid
bidding for news." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
Be Accountable "Journalists are accountable to their readers,
listeners, viewers, and each other. Journalists should:" (Straubhaar,
LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Clarify and explain news coverage and invite dialogue with the
public over journalistic conduct." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport,
Pg 479)
"Encourage the public to voice grievances against the news media." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Admit mistakes and correct them promptly." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Expose unethical practices of journalists and the news media." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
All of these guidelines are for the betterment of society and regulation of media.
Ethics Code Revision: Final Draft as approved by the SPJ Ethics Committee Updated 1:30 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014
Preamble
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public
enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of
democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of
information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist
acts with integrity.
The Society declares these four principles as the foundation of ethical
journalism and encourages their use in its practice by all people in all
media.
Seek Truth and Report It
Ethical journalism should be accurate and fair. Journalists should be
honest and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting
information.
Journalists should:
– Take responsibility for the accuracy of their work. Verify information
before releasing it. Use original sources whenever possible.
– Remember that neither speed nor format excuses inaccuracy.
– Consider sources’ motives before promising anonymity. Reserve
anonymity for sources who may face danger, retribution or other harm,
and have information that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Explain why
anonymity was granted.
– Diligently seek subjects of news coverage to allow them to respond to criticism or allegations of wrongdoing.
– Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering
information unless traditional, open methods will not yield information
vital to the public.
– Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable. Give voice to the voiceless.
– Support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.
– Recognize a special obligation to serve as watchdogs over public
affairs and government. Seek to ensure that the public’s business is
conducted in the open, and that public records are open to all.
Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.
Journalists should:
– Balance the public’s need for information against potential harm or
discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance or undue
intrusiveness.
– Recognize that legal access to information differs from an ethical justification to publish or broadcast.
– Realize that private people have a greater right to control
information about themselves than public figures and others who seek
power, influence or attention. Weigh the consequences of publishing or
broadcasting personal information.
– Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity, even if others do.
The highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism is to serve the public.
Journalists should:
– Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived. Disclose unavoidable conflicts.
– Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and
avoid political and other outside activities that may compromise
integrity or impartiality, or may damage credibility.
– Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; do not
pay for access to news. Identify content provided by outside sources,
whether paid or not.
– Deny favored treatment to advertisers, donors or any other special
interests, and resist internal and external pressure to influence
coverage.
– Distinguish news from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two. Prominently label sponsored content.
Be Accountable and Transparent
Ethical journalism means taking responsibility for one’s work and explaining one’s decisions to the public.
– Abide by the same high standards they expect of others.
The SPJ Code of Ethics is a statement of abiding principles supported by additional explanations and position papers
that address changing journalistic practices. It is not a set of rules,
rather a guide that encourages all who engage in journalism to take
responsibility for the information they provide, regardless of medium.
The code should be read as a whole; individual principles should not be
taken out of context. It is not, nor can it be under the First
Amendment, legally enforceable.
Sigma Delta Chi's first Code of Ethics was borrowed from the American
Society of Newspaper Editors in 1926. In 1973, Sigma Delta Chi wrote its
own code, which was revised in 1984, 1987, 1996 and 2014.
Please share this on all of the websites of Left-Wing media outlets that profess to be reporting news accurately. Please also share on the Facebook page, Twitter account, or any Website etc. of individual reporters, bloggers that are espousing lies to cover for the corruption of this administration and inaccurately reporting the news to their viewers.
After reading through the Code of Ethics they should be abiding by, I have concluded Obama and his talking heads don't have any ethics and need a refresher course.
Relationship with freedom of the press
In countries without freedom of the press,
the majority of people who report the news may not follow the standards of journalism. Non-free media are often
prohibited from criticizing the national government, and in many cases
are required to distribute propaganda as if it were news. Various other forms of censorship may restrict reporting on issues the government deems sensitive.
That sure sounds like the majority of the media in the United States of America, doesn't it?
Society of Professional Journalists: Code of Ethics
The Society of Professional Journalists created a code of ethics that
are in effect today. The main mantra of the code is "Seek truth and
Report it!"(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478) The code also
states that: "Journalists should be honest, fair, and courageous in
gathering, reporting, and interpreting information. Journalists should:"
"Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care
to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never
permissible."(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Diligently seek out subjects of news stories to give them the
opportunity to respond to allegations of wrongdoing."(Straubhaar, LaRose
& Davenport, Pg 478)
"Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as
much information as possible on sources' reliability." (Straubhaar,
LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Always question sources' motives before promising anonymity.
Clarify conditions attached to any promise made in exchange for
information. Keep promises." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg
478)
"Make certain that headlines, news teases, and promotional material,
photos, video, audio, graphics, sound bites, and quotations do not
misrepresent. They should not oversimplify or highlight incidents out of
context." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Never distort the content of news photos or video. Image
enhancement for technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages
and photo illustrations." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Avoid misleading reenactments or staged news events. If reenactment
is necessary to tell a story, label it." (Straubhaar, LaRose &
Davenport, Pg 478)
"Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering
information except when traditional open methods will not yield
information vital to the public. Use of such methods should be explained
as part of the story." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human
experience boldly, even, when it is unpopular to do so." (Straubhaar,
LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity,
geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, or
social status." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Support the open exchange of views, even views they find repugnant." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Give voice to the voiceless; official and unofficial sources of
information can be equally valid." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport,
Pg 478)
"Distinguish between advocacy and news reporting. Analysis and
commentary should be labeled and not misrepresent fact or content."
(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Distinguish news from advertising, and shun hybrids that blur the
lines between the two." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Recognize a special obligation to ensure that the public's
business is conducted in the open and that government records are open
to inspection." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
Minimize Harm "Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects,
and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect. Journalists should"
(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news
coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and
inexperienced sources or subjects." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport,
Pg 478)
"Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of
those affected by tragedy or guilt." (Straubhaar, LaRose &
Davenport, Pg 478)
"Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm
or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance."
(Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Recognize that private people have a greater right to control
information about themselves that do public officials and others who
seek power, influence, or attention. Only an overriding public need can
justify intrusion into anyone's privacy." (Straubhaar, LaRose &
Davenport, Pg 478)
"Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Be cautions of identifying juvenile suspects or victims of sex crimes." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Be judicious about naming criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Balance a criminal suspect's fair trial rights with the public's
right to be informed." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
Act Independently "Journalists should be free of obligation to
any interest other than the public's right to know. Journalists should"
." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Avoid conflict of interest, real or perceived." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise
integrity or damage credibility." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport,
Pg 478)
"Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel, and special treatment, and
shun secondary employment, political involvement, public office, and
service in community organizations if they compromise journalistic
integrity." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 478)
"Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and
resist their pressure to influence news coverage." (Straubhaar, LaRose
& Davenport, Pg 479)
"Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; avoid
bidding for news." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
Be Accountable "Journalists are accountable to their readers,
listeners, viewers, and each other. Journalists should:" (Straubhaar,
LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Clarify and explain news coverage and invite dialogue with the
public over journalistic conduct." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport,
Pg 479)
"Encourage the public to voice grievances against the news media." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Admit mistakes and correct them promptly." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Expose unethical practices of journalists and the news media." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
"Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others." (Straubhaar, LaRose & Davenport, Pg 479)
All of these guidelines are for the betterment of society and regulation of media.
Ethics Code Revision: Final Draft as approved by the SPJ Ethics Committee Updated 1:30 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014
Preamble
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public
enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of
democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of
information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist
acts with integrity.
The Society declares these four principles as the foundation of ethical
journalism and encourages their use in its practice by all people in all
media.
Seek Truth and Report It
Ethical journalism should be accurate and fair. Journalists should be
honest and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting
information.
Journalists should:
– Take responsibility for the accuracy of their work. Verify information
before releasing it. Use original sources whenever possible.
– Remember that neither speed nor format excuses inaccuracy.
– Consider sources’ motives before promising anonymity. Reserve
anonymity for sources who may face danger, retribution or other harm,
and have information that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Explain why
anonymity was granted.
– Diligently seek subjects of news coverage to allow them to respond to criticism or allegations of wrongdoing.
– Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering
information unless traditional, open methods will not yield information
vital to the public.
– Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable. Give voice to the voiceless.
– Support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.
– Recognize a special obligation to serve as watchdogs over public
affairs and government. Seek to ensure that the public’s business is
conducted in the open, and that public records are open to all.
Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.
Journalists should:
– Balance the public’s need for information against potential harm or
discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance or undue
intrusiveness.
– Recognize that legal access to information differs from an ethical justification to publish or broadcast.
– Realize that private people have a greater right to control
information about themselves than public figures and others who seek
power, influence or attention. Weigh the consequences of publishing or
broadcasting personal information.
– Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity, even if others do.
The highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism is to serve the public.
Journalists should:
– Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived. Disclose unavoidable conflicts.
– Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and
avoid political and other outside activities that may compromise
integrity or impartiality, or may damage credibility.
– Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; do not
pay for access to news. Identify content provided by outside sources,
whether paid or not.
– Deny favored treatment to advertisers, donors or any other special
interests, and resist internal and external pressure to influence
coverage.
– Distinguish news from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two. Prominently label sponsored content.
Be Accountable and Transparent
Ethical journalism means taking responsibility for one’s work and explaining one’s decisions to the public.
– Abide by the same high standards they expect of others.
The SPJ Code of Ethics is a statement of abiding principles supported by additional explanations and position papers
that address changing journalistic practices. It is not a set of rules,
rather a guide that encourages all who engage in journalism to take
responsibility for the information they provide, regardless of medium.
The code should be read as a whole; individual principles should not be
taken out of context. It is not, nor can it be under the First
Amendment, legally enforceable.
Sigma Delta Chi's first Code of Ethics was borrowed from the American
Society of Newspaper Editors in 1926. In 1973, Sigma Delta Chi wrote its
own code, which was revised in 1984, 1987, 1996 and 2014.
