Journalists gave the story of soldier Pat Tillman’s death six years ago the hero’s treatment. What it deserved was real journalism. I have never quite gotten the Pat Tillman story out of my system. Only now am I understanding why. Full Story »
Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - via LA Times (Most Emailed), Donica Mensing (t), Josh_Young (t), Fabrice Florin (f)
If only the CEOs and publishers would feel this same shame and self disgust and do something about it.
This is a rather thoughtful indictment of journalists (and journalism) who get caught up in a story and stop looking for the story.
WOW!!! The truths that Bill Dwyre's write of in this article speak of point to some cases of bad journalism in the past; on a story that has held the national attention since it hit the news on day one, and before that.
Bill Dwyre brings a very personal perspective to the Pat Tillman story. However, I'm not sure as to its relevance or his ability to truly convey the story completely objectively. Instead of discussing the quality of the film or its place in the entertainment industry, Dwyre writes personally about his own dealings as a journalist with Tillman, and seems instead to be writing in his diary instead of reporting the news. While the article is well-written and gives interesting insight into the character of Pat Tillman, it does nothing for the promotion of the film and does not seem related to the arts or culture in any way.
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