is this for real?
November 15th, 2007
Really, is this for real, or are my eyes deceiving me? Could there really be a sane, balanced and reasonable article on toy recalls appearing in the NZ Herald?
ramblings of an expat Kiwi living in one small corner of Beijing
Really, is this for real, or are my eyes deceiving me? Could there really be a sane, balanced and reasonable article on toy recalls appearing in the NZ Herald?
November 15th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
Chris,
Don’t worry newspapers and TVs have the same view on China; so, the problem is not only with New Zealanders.
November 15th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
A basic understanding of statistics is the solution. Unfortunately, most people, including the readers in the west, cannot differentiate between an independent report (not necessarily objective and true) and a professional study.
November 15th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
China and I: Yes, I know. It just frustrates me more when it’s coming from my own country.
hi: You’re absolutely right. Trouble is, I’m stubborn, and I still expect journalists to at least try and present the facts as they are. I like tilting at windmills, for some strange reason.