McQUARRIE – Secret to silencing criticism from media is transparency

Posted on December 6, 2016 in Columns, McQuarrie // 0 Comments

THERE’S AN EASY WAY to silence the press.

Almost all politicians will at some point in their career blame the media for the ills that are befalling them. With raised voice and fingers pointing, they cry out about unfair coverage, biased reporting and slanted editorials.

Those who find criticism difficult, cry fowl more often or at least louder than those with thicker skins. They complain aloud about the brazen effrontery of those in the press who challenge or question their actions and judgment.

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