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Thursday, July 31, 2008
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Why CNN-IBN did not telecast trust vote sting

Why have we not telecast the story so far? Quite simply, we have chosen not to telecast the story yet because we did not feel that the story was complete.

Credible journalism is based on accuracy not speed, facts not sensationalism, reportage not allegations and assumptions. Our rigorous editorial protocol demands that even a hidden camera shoot is absolutely water-tight.

In this particular story, there were many loose ends that needed to be cross-checked, corroborated and investigated further before the story could be aired.

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We would like to reiterate that at CNN-IBN we remain committed to quality and independent journalism. Our commitment is to the truth.

Truth that cannot be partial, inconclusive or sensational, but one that must adhere to exacting standards of fairness and accuracy.

This is just a small excerpt from a long winded article. Since when does the media wait for a story to "complete"? At this very moment the CNN-IBN site adorns a scary newsflash about a bomb scare at Vadodara stock exchange. Exactly what could be not so water-tight about a footage from a hidden camera? Except of course if you are literally shooting under water.

The story also goes on to quote Harish Salve at length. Salve adds little value except to agree with CNN-IBN not airing the tape, while simultaneously not providing any convincing legal reason for not doing so.

Not airing the tape was a choice. Likewise, everything stated in the article are opinions of CNN-IBN team or their masters. The basic fallacy is that an opinion can not impart morality on a choice, especially when the opinion is expressed by the party making the choice.

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