"Where is the Truth?...and Who's Responsible for It?"

i found this post via the Carnival of the Capitalists. Key point:

Media of all kinds are in business. There’s no escaping that fact. It’s also no secret that newspapers, TV and radio news departments are in trying times economically. So with budget cutbacks and other financial considerations, these media outlets are faced with being able to hire only those individuals who are willing to work for what they can pay. In some markets, this amount is at or very close to minimum wage for a number of positions that nonetheless require specialized skills.

See also this post: Journalism: Worst of all worlds