I think this is highly recommended if you want a good laugh .
This is a “Veteran” Reporters take on Social Media .( I always wonder what makes them a “Veteran”? Maybe he scales the building , to get to his office ? “Ninja” reporter , perhaps? )
Morley Safer: “I Would Trust Citizen Journalism As Much As I Would Trust Citizen Surgery”
I think perhaps this is stretching the metaphor a little.
Whereas Surgeons need to undergo years of training to be Safe , everyone is entitled to an opinion .
In my opinion , the more range of opinion out there the better.
What perhaps this character is bemoaning is the loss of centralised diktat, from the Media Moguls .
This should inspire many people to take up blogging and express their opinions , and exercise their freedom of speech .
Yes , there may be the odd spelling mistake , but its the expression thats more important , and which may be more honestly and immediately expressed than a polished press release , but much more valuable in terms of its authenticity .
