What ethical issue is at the heart of each of these links?

• A slow news day with Mencken
• F-bomb in headline at PLU sparks censorship, apology
• Questions of journalistic independence raised during presidential campaign coverage
• Questions over Romenesko’s attributions spur changes in writing, editing

For Tuesday, Read Ch. 15 of your textbook. Here’s your discussion questions:

• What are a journalist’s legal responsibilities? Name and summarize the three legal issues discussed in the book. Be sure to list and define any legal defenses discussed.
• What are a journalist’s ethical responsibilities? Name and summarize the six ethical issues discussed in the book. Be sure to state clearly what ethical guidelines a journalist should consider.