Originally Posted by
langleybaston
I hold no brief for sensational press media and have very low expectations of accuracy.
However, much of the media [including broadcasting and the posh papers] are to a degree self-censoring.
If there is a grain of truth in sensational aviation/ military stories [probably leaked by a middle-ranking serving member] then I for one would wish to know of it.
Always provided that such leaks did not advantage potential enemies ............. a difficult proviso.
A free press is a most precious jewel in a democracy. Don't shoot the messenger!
Do shoot the messenger as the Daily Mail has long been incapable of self restraint when actually deciding what is objective and subjective news. Their weather forecasting is more accurate.