Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Chevron/Texaco V. Ecuador
I think that each of these news reels are both bias in one way or another, but I think that what makes them separate ethically is how they each have different agendas. In the 60 Minutes news reel the point is to make the listener or consumer aware of this situation for their benefit. They are trying to inform the public of what may not directly affect them at the moment but something that has the ability to affect their purchasing choices as well as their opinions about a company. I feel like they are taking a more ethical approach because they seem like they are bringing actual news to the consumer/listener. They talk to both parties involved while also investigating the claims. I think the "news" reel that is supported by Chevron/Texaco is more for the company's benefit then anything. It seems like they are only bringing their side of the story when they only have people that work for their company discussing this conflict. The other news reel discusses the situation with both parties involved, whereas the Chevron/Texaco reel only pointed blame towards others and never even took the time to look towards the people of Ecuador. I think that that is the biggest evidence of journalism being unethical in this case. In the Chevron/Texaco reel they didn't even give the opposing side a chance to discuss their situation.
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Chevron needs to stop that nonsense and take responsibility for that mess! Denying, downplaying and hiding the truth- that’s all this evil corporation can do. Chevron has no respect for Ecuadorians or the environment. Their spokesperson in 60 minutes sounded like she got lost in all her lies. I can’t believe her ridiculous comment about oil in her makeup not giving her cancer… Unbelievable!
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