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Originally Posted by Mull
She seems to think if she is presenting an view it has to be bullet proof and can't account for other perspectives. Given most things have levels of grey it would be amazing if she realized showing the entire true perspective, as best one could, would make her worthwhile.
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The marching orders most columnists get from their editors is to express a strong opinion and
not be wishy-washy. Their job is to drive engagement, and readers who hate an opinion are as engaged (if not more engaged) as readers who agree with it.
Nobody should be looking to opinion pieces as their primary source of news. What’s far more concerning than columnists giving a one-sided perspective on an issue is news stories being one-sided.