Reporters Without Borders

From Bill OReilly.com (Apr. 25):

The group Reporters Without Borders has issued a study that says freedom of the press is dropping in America.  The reason according to the organization is the growing animus towards the U.S. media by we the people.

Of course, RWB places the blame for that on Donald Trump, who openly disparages the media because it is generally hostile to him.  But while President Trump’s posture does bring scrutiny on the press, he is not the primary reason for the distrust.  The truth is the media is harming itself.

Recently, CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta said on camera that many Trump supporters are not capable of seeing reality.  Mr. Acosta’s shallow insult clearly demonstrates his bias.  The man is supposed to be an objective reporter, not a sociologist.  Having a guy like that covering a President he clearly loathes is not honest journalism.  And the folks know it. [read more]

Freedom of the press dropping in America? Really? Has this group been to Russia, Iran or China for instance? Any American citizen has the right to criticize the press including the president. Freedom of the press isn’t more important than freedom of speech. The press should be more responsible reporting the news