Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Is the Sarkozy walk out typical of American interviewers?

Interesting thoughts from Steve Borris on the aftermath of Sarkozy's walkout on American TV.

the question that must be asked is not why Sarkozy would act the way he did, but why a seasoned American reporter like CBS’ Stahl felt she could act the way she did, by asking such a personal, inappropriate, and disrespectful question.


Steve adds,

The sad truth is that many American journalists like Stahl cultivate reputations for being brave by acting in a rude and intimidating manner when they are on home soil, where Americans fear their power. But when they are abroad with foreign leaders, they rarely show such bravery, and often allow the most heinous dictators to tell their stories the way they want them told


I couldn't agree more with you Steve.Some much for journalism being the 4th estate.Journalism is about keeping our politicians in check,not discussing private lives that have no bearing on their abilities to perform their public duty.

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