Pondering FrontPageAfrica's Obligation and Responsibilities

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Pondering the Responsibilities and Obligations of a News Organ: The FrontpageAfrica (FPA) Case
By: Theodore T. Hodge
Does an independent news organ have a responsibility to kill or sit on a story because its full revelation may uncover a major scandal that may harm the reputation of a government? In my opinion, the answer to this question is a resounding no. An independently owned newspaper should hold no loyalty to a government. A newspaper should never appoint itself a guardian of the government.
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I heard u Theodore..............

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THodge need to chill. FP got a damn good scoop and their reportingon this issue is making the rest of the older and seasoned journalists look like novices.