01-28-2021, 08:45 PM
The press was invited.
The press showed up.
The press was THEN informed they could not ask questions. That’s why I suggested the press should have left. Unfortunately it’s not how they are trained. And mostly, the press still refuses any introspection on their role. Being impartial does not guarantee an impartial outcome.
They aren’t there to be Taylor’s free PR firm, however I understand the eternal temptation to report The Shocking News of what was said. I will argue all that does is normalize horrible behavior.
This is the circumstance Taylor wants: to invite a muzzled press. And that’s basically what she got.
The press showed up.
The press was THEN informed they could not ask questions. That’s why I suggested the press should have left. Unfortunately it’s not how they are trained. And mostly, the press still refuses any introspection on their role. Being impartial does not guarantee an impartial outcome.
They aren’t there to be Taylor’s free PR firm, however I understand the eternal temptation to report The Shocking News of what was said. I will argue all that does is normalize horrible behavior.
This is the circumstance Taylor wants: to invite a muzzled press. And that’s basically what she got.