Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

I am a journalist and, under the modern journalist's code of Olympian objectivity (and total purity of motive), I am absolved of responsibility. We journalists don't have to step on roaches. All we have to do is turn on the kitchen light and watch the critters scurry.

I am a journalist and, under the modern journalist's code of

Summary

This quote highlights the lack of accountability and passive role journalists sometimes assume. The speaker sarcastically refers to the "modern journalist's code of Olympian objectivity" as an excuse for their behavior. They believe that journalists are not responsible for actively addressing issues, but only need to expose them by shedding light on them, akin to revealing roaches when turning on a kitchen light. The quote suggests a disregard for the impact journalism can have, implying that journalists can distance themselves from the consequences of their reporting.

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By P. J. O'Rourke

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