3 Peter Jennings Quotes on Ethics

Peter Jennings quotes on ethics

4. 'I'm a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective,' Jennings said. Jennings said that everyone - even journalists - have points of view through which they filter their perception of the news. It could be race, sex or income. But, he said, reporters are ideally trained to be as objective as possible. 'And when we don't think we can be fully objective, to be fair.'

10. I don't think the public realizes how much soul-searching goes on in news organizations about what is the right thing to do.

20. I've always been very zealous about not invading other people's private spaces.