Moses would be spinning in his grave over this.
Read it all, and go to the link in the article.
Frightening.
The Ten Commandments of Media Censorship
Edward R Murrow, renowned journalist, reporter and commentator knew the power of the press and what it was capable of stirring within the public psyche. His belief in unbiased, truthful news coverage enabled generations of Americans to understand the world and what part they played in it. I would imagine, then that his membership card from the Society of Professional Journalists would have been torn up and disposed of after this “diversity directive” was issued.
The Society of Professional Journalists(http://www.spj.org/divguidelines.asp) is a long-time, respected organization devoted to journalistic excellence. Since 1909 they have been the voice of journalists and the media here in the US , guiding writers, pundits and news outlets in the correct ways of telling the news. On Oct 6th, 2001 a new diversity guideline was issued, giving reporters the rules on writing about the murders at the WTC by Islamic jihadists. Here, in “10 Commandment” form are those new rules.
1. Thou shalt not show Muslims or Islam in any light that shines on their negatives: “Portray Muslims, Arabs and Middle Eastern and South Asian Americans in the richness of their diverse experiences.”
2. Thou shalt not photograph Muslims by themselves: “Seek out people from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds when photographing Americans mourning those lost in New York , Washington and Pennsylvania .
Seek out people from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds when photographing rescue and other public service workers and military personnel.”
Seek out people from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds when photographing rescue and other public service workers and military personnel.”
3. Thou shalt not show Muslims wearing anything that would identify them as Muslim: “Avoid conveying the impression that all Arab Americans and Muslims wear traditional clothing. Use photos and features to demystify veils, turbans and other cultural articles and customs.
4. Thou shall include bias opinion in stories about the struggle with jihadists: “Seek out and include Arabs and Arab Americans, Muslims, South Asians and men and women of Middle Eastern descent in all stories about the war, not just those about Arab and Muslim communities or racial profiling.
5. Thou shall treat the murder victims of Islamic doctrine the same as those few suffering from simple harrassment: “Cover the victims of harassment, murder and other hate crimes as thoroughly as you cover the victims of overt terrorist attacks.
6. Thou shall portray those of middle eastern/ Arab descent as anything but possible jihadists: “Make an extra effort to include olive-complexioned and darker men and women, Sikhs, Muslims and devout religious people of all types in arts, business, society columns and all other news and feature coverage, not just stories about the crisis.
7. Thou shalt not refer to Islam or Muslims as dangerous unless thou makes a moral equivalent: “When writing about terrorism, remember to include white supremacist, radical anti-abortionists and other groups with a history of such activity.
8. Thou shalt not use words which, despite being used by jihadists themselves are believed to be hurtful or insulting: “Avoid using word combinations such as "Islamic terrorist" or "Muslim extremist" that are misleading because they link whole religions to criminal activity. Be specific: Alternate choices…include "Al Qaeda terrorists" or, to describe the broad range of groups involved in Islamic politics, "political Islamists." Do not use religious characterizations as shorthand when geographic, political, socioeconomic or other distinctions might be more accurate.
9. Thou shalt not use the word “jihad” as it is hurtful and besides, our definition of jihad is much more peaceful: “Avoid using terms such as "jihad" unless you are certain of their precise meaning and include the context when they are used in quotations. The basic meaning of "jihad" is to exert oneself for the good of Islam and to better oneself.
10. Thou shall give up all semblance of unbiased reporting and let the subject of the story edit what they don’t like: “Ask men and women from within targeted communities to review your coverage and make suggestions.
Mr Murrows words sum up this travesty of American journalism, “We cannot make good news out of bad practice.” This is bad news out of even worse practice and we, the American public are being led by the nose to the abattoir.
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