President Trump, like many other conservative politicians, often ridicules "the liberal media." Of course, our narcissist-in-chief also refers to their reporting as "fake news" and openly suggests that they are the "enemy of the people."
While I despise almost everything that Trump does or says, I must agree that professional journalists tend to be liberal. After all, they are well-educated, worldly individuals, students of history and well-informed on social issues. Journalists are generally open-minded and tolerant, strongly devoted to free speech and human rights; more than most citizens, they are repeatedly exposed to the inequities in human society and understand the vital role that a free press plays in addressing those problems.
Unlike zealous politicians, who see the world in black and white, journalists appreciate the many shades of gray and work to uncover the truth, wherever their search might lead. Truth, in turn, is the enemy of zealots and they fear (and thus denigrate) those who bring it to light. Fortunately, the harsh rhetoric and threats that come from Trump and his admirers will not prevail in this country.
While I despise almost everything that Trump does or says, I must agree that professional journalists tend to be liberal. After all, they are well-educated, worldly individuals, students of history and well-informed on social issues. Journalists are generally open-minded and tolerant, strongly devoted to free speech and human rights; more than most citizens, they are repeatedly exposed to the inequities in human society and understand the vital role that a free press plays in addressing those problems.
Unlike zealous politicians, who see the world in black and white, journalists appreciate the many shades of gray and work to uncover the truth, wherever their search might lead. Truth, in turn, is the enemy of zealots and they fear (and thus denigrate) those who bring it to light. Fortunately, the harsh rhetoric and threats that come from Trump and his admirers will not prevail in this country.
