I saw a number of comments on CBS News' website about how "poorly researched" the 60 Minutes piece was.  But, as a Realtor, as well as a long-time viewer of 60 Minutes, I know better than that.  The 60 Minutes producers have been researching this topic for over a year, and have no doubt expended hundreds of hours and countless dollars trying to develop "the story."  They have interviewed many Realtors, as well as NAR Representatives; but, curiously, none of those interviews found their way to the final draft. I suppose a fair presentation of both sides of an issue just wouldn't fit the 60 Minutes "Business Model."

So, this piece was not "poorly researched."  It was merely "poorly reported."  And that is a hundred times worse.  The one thought I am left with, is that now I must question everything I see on 60 Minutes--that is, if I ever watch again.  Ah, well.  There's always Jerry Springer.

 

4 Comments on Good Ol' 60 Minutes Strikes Again...

MAY
15
2007
188,115 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog

"...if I ever watch again."

I reached that point years ago.  Lack of integrity is a greater fault than ineptitude.

4:47am • #1

I agree completely, Mike.  Thanks for your comment.

It seems as if, when story assignments are handed out, the decision has already been made on their "point of view", and then they only look for and report those things that support that preconception. 

Completely irresponsible and just plain vicious.

9:41am • #2
MAY
17
2007
1 Featured Post
Once again the media is clueless about the heartland Amercia..I for one am not going to watch 60 minutes again.
6:26am • #3

Thanks for your comment, Julie.  Over the years we've seen Mike Wallace, et al, perform "hatchet jobs" on many people, businesses, institutions and now a complete industry.  Completely irresponsible.

9:06am • #4

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