Is "checkbook journalism" an acceptable way to pursue news stories?
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    Yes
    Public Figure
    "What's the problem in terms of the reliability if you do that?"
    8/21/2009 3:32:32 PM
    Public Figure
    "All news organizations are going to be paying for stories"
    6/5/2008 11:21:56 AM
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    checkbook journalism has destroyed the noble profession. People pursue ratings and money more than factual and excellent delivery.
    12/1/2009 5:56:59 PM
    It undermines credibility, and isn't that what a news organization is selling?
    11/30/2009 5:34:58 PM