Quote by Don Hewitt

Confrontation is not a dirty word. Sometimes it's the best kind of journalism as long you don't confront people just for the sake of a confrontation.

Confrontation is not a dirty word. Sometimes it's the best k

Summary

This quote suggests that confrontation should not be dismissed as negative in journalism. While it acknowledges that confrontation can be beneficial, it emphasizes the importance of doing so for valid reasons, rather than looking for conflict for its own sake. It implies that meaningful confrontations in journalism can be valuable in seeking the truth and holding people accountable, as long as they are conducted with genuine purpose and not simply for the sake of creating controversy.

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