Real Journalists have
no need for
hyperbole; Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. Society of Professional Journalists
Code of Ethics; Here quoted in significant part; Take responsibility for the accuracy
of their work. Verify information
before releasing it. Take special care
not to misrepresent or over simplify
... summarizing a story. Gather,
update and correct information
throughout the life of a news story.
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.
Never deliberately distort facts or
context, including visual information.
