You don't know what Yellow Journalism is. Actually, the FDA is PROMOTING yellow journalism because they refuse to allow reporters to interview independent sources prior to the embargo being lifted. So they are willingly supporting a policy that makes journalist less likely to seek corroborating or conflicting sources thus leading to inaccurate and even sensationalized reporting.
Your hatred of Fox News is noted, however the government has no right to discriminate against media outlets. Considering that Fox has the largest viewership of any US news channel, you'd think that the FDA would have a mandate to ensure that their policies were reported to the largest audience.
Seriously, Politico was on the preferential list and not Fox? That's just pettiness on the part of the FDA and it's obvious that they have an agenda. My point isn't that Fox isn't given advance access -- my point is that there ought not be exclusionary access lists in the first place.
>Actually, the FDA is PROMOTING yellow journalism because they refuse to allow reporters to interview independent sources prior to the embargo being lifted.
That is the most backwards statement you possible could have made. I am not even sure if you really believe it yourself.
>however the government has no right to discriminate against media outlets.
Yes they do.
>my point is that there ought not be exclusionary access lists in the first place.
And you've done nothing to negate my point that not only that they should and it makes sense to do so, but why you think letting news organizations run wild with public health information is a responsible thing to do. It's foolish, naive, and ignorant.
Your hatred of Fox News is noted, however the government has no right to discriminate against media outlets. Considering that Fox has the largest viewership of any US news channel, you'd think that the FDA would have a mandate to ensure that their policies were reported to the largest audience.
Seriously, Politico was on the preferential list and not Fox? That's just pettiness on the part of the FDA and it's obvious that they have an agenda. My point isn't that Fox isn't given advance access -- my point is that there ought not be exclusionary access lists in the first place.