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Conclusion: The World We Want

Thank you for participating in the Dialogue on Foreign Policy. The interactive web site is now closed. The Minister's report will appear on this web site once it is released.

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Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-04-18 12:17:16


Only biased, when they only present one side or only give lip service to other point of view.
I want my news to be the news not editorial or opinion. That can be aired but on a separate program. Just the facts please. If there is a need for opinion both sides should be allowed to present their views.
I am finding too much opinion being presented as facts.

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Contributor: cfallon

Date: 2003-04-21 10:08:06


The issue is also what facts and in what priority.

Some facts don't get aired because they don't support that particular media outlets point of view - or some get buried.

I think we'll never get around the problem of blurring fact and opinion.

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Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-04-21 20:34:22


you are right on here. That is probably why we all have a different outlook on things, I have learnt to look for 3 sources before I repeat anthing. Stories change so often; others get dropped without comment when they are proven incorrect. I am sure there are lots of things happening that no one talks about. I am sure we all wish for peace so we can get on with our own life and let the politicians worry about the day to day running of government.

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Contributor: cfallon

Date: 2003-04-22 09:33:42


Look at us: complete agreement!

We all want peace and to get on with our lives. We want to know everyone on the planet can do the same.

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