Principles of true journalism/reporting that have been corrupted: 1. Objectivity is not the same as neutrality. If there is an aggressor and a victim, a liar and an honest person, a corrupt individual and an honourable one, then the task is to describe all that clearly. Being a journalist does NOT mean reporting both sides’ versions without challenging their veracity – and when a journalist knows that one side is lying. 2. To be a good journalist, it’s vital to be a GOOD person. 3. Society’s right to be well informed depends on an honest press, as well as freedom, equality and democra