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- LETTERS, Page 8Press Objectivity
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- It is futile for the New York Times, the Washington Post
- and other news media to forbid their reporters to participate
- in abortion-related or other demonstrations (PRESS, Aug. 14).
- Restricting political activity will not prevent bias. Reporters
- and editors, even if they do not take part in demonstrations,
- should be required to disclose their personal views on sensitive
- topics. It is opinions, not activity, that induce bias. We
- readers deserve to know where they stand.
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- Tom Pittman Spreckels, Calif.
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- I find it amusing that in the name of journalistic
- objectivity, the New York Times, which is noted for its liberal
- slant, denies its reporters their fundamental right as Americans
- to participate in the political process.
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- Eleanor Stoddard Chicago
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