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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
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.
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#### here I have been strictly reading the rebel and the Narwhal as my only news sources!
Joking aside, that's fair and I wasn't implying I anyone should read them as a primary news source. I just don't think it weakens ones argument by addressing the associated flaws up front, instead of ignoring them. For me, it strengthens their view as I feel they have actually thought through the issue.
But I hear you on engagement and the current purpose of columnist in our world today. Sucks but I guess its how we are wired.