Ambush journalism.
by Henson, Steve^White, Jerry
Thank you for Deborah Potter's excellent column regarding
"To Catch a Predator" (Broadcast Views, August/September). I
watched it a couple of times and found myself getting angry about the
blatant ambush journalism that TV so enjoys. However, I couldn't
quite pinpoint the logical reasons for the emotional reaction. Thank you
for doing that.
STEVE HENSON
Managing Editor
Pueblo Chieftain
Pueblo, Colorado
While I have watched "To Catch a Predator" with interest,
I have felt an uneasiness about the concept which I didn't fully
realize until I read your story. You make an excellent point that the
network is setting up the sleazy "humilitainment" (cute!) for
us all to watch.
JERRY WHITE
Publisher
Mission Viejo News
Mission Viejo, California
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