columnists on the Bush Fires, a caution

["Scott O'Keeffe" <>]

John Leonard wrote:
> I see that Miranda Devine has another screed on the Bush Fires and
> "greenies" in the online SMH.
>
> Whatever your views of Ms Devine and her views it is important to
> realise that newspaper columnists are now paid partly according to the
> number of clicks on their columns online. So it's not worth clicking
> on the column of someone you know you are going to disagree with
> merely to exercise scorn and contempt.
>
> On the other hand, click away on the columns of those writers you like!
>
>   
Have a look at a book called "The War on Democracy" for some 
investigative reporting on the role that journos like her play.  In the 
same category as 'scientist' who create confusion about the evidence on 
smoking.  Its just designed to create confusion and arguement so the 
status quo reigns.  This latest is particularly odious, and I think, may 
border on or be illegal.  We should all be complaining that a journalist 
is advocating lynching... of anybody.  Write to the Press Council.
Scott O'Keeffe

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