Thursday, June 24, 2004

BBC breaches its' "core values" again

From The BBC tipped by one of my readers, David.

The BBC has launched a media blitz touting how it has learned the error of its' ways and vows to change for the better. But we all know better than that.

The BBC's first "core value" says this:

Truth and accuracy - BBC journalism must be rooted in the highest accuracy, well sourced and based on sound evidence.

"Well sourced" and "sound evidence". Sounds simple enough, for all but the BBC.

According to the BBC's Charles Scanlon in Seoul "internet chat sites suggest a majority of Koreans believe their troops should not be taking part in what they see as an immoral occupation."

That's right, you read it correctly, his source for stating "a majority of Koreans", are internet chat sites. That's certainly scientific enough for the BBC, "well sourced" and "sound evidence" indeed.
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