Being truthful

By Kellie Green

I think that it is great that the news tries to be accurate on everything that they do. In an article that I read on The New York Observer they talked about how the New York Post had earlier this month had post a statement about Michelle Obama.

The statement had said that Michelle Obama had ordered a lobster and caviar dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. However, the statement was false. Michelle Obama was not even staying at the Waldorf-Astoria.

The New York Post reported today that this was an incorrect statement and that they apologized to the Obamas and stated that they were misinformed by their source.

I think that it is great that the New York Post did this. It shows that they really care about the truth in their news. They should have made sure of the facts before the paper was printed but it does help that they tried to correct the incident in the end.

Having true statements is essential to have in articles because statements can always lead to something bigger. Like in this case, where the Obamas were being scrutinize for something that they didn't do.

Journalists should always check their facts to make sure they are true. However, if they do make an error it is great that they come out and admit it and correct it.