jbNet: Quotes and Commentaries

Tuesday, October 23, 2001

To many Americans it may seem like a no-brainer; why wouldn't U.S. journalists reflect the war passions of the American public? Some believe that since unity is necessary during wartime, any attempt to sow disunity is akin to treason; a skeptical media is a luxury we can't afford. ... But the contrary is actually true. The passions of war unleash demons that must be scrupulously monitored.

— Salim Muwakkil in a Chicago Tribune opinion piece.

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