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Frontline Documentary: News War: Secrets, Sources, and Spin

Frontline Documentary: News War: Secrets, Sources, and Spin

Q Both The New York Times and The Washington Post printed stories about secret government programs. Why do some people see the papers' actions as patriotic while others think the publishers should be tried under the Espionage Act?

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The job of the press is not easy because of the fact that they are responsible for presenting the truth in front of the public however; truth can depend on public perceptions. The documentary shows how the media is in the middle of the government and the public and how they have responsibilities towards both. Media is bound to present the truth in front of the public and at the same time, they cannot disclose any confidential governmental data and this may create a dilemma. At the same time, when media present any data to the public, the opinions might vary because whereas some people find their acts as patriotic, some might think them as irresponsible.