Journalists are the new Lawyers

This is just a little piece on how I think that journalists have become the new lawyer, not literally of course.

I don't know if anyone else agrees but often times when people think of lawyers they sort of roll their eyes and give a disgusted look as if they were the worst people in the world. I remember growing up and wanting to be a lawyer, but always hearing from family members that there was enough lawyers in this world.

So I turned to journalism. Now I find that I am getting the same response that lawyers face. The rolling of the eyes and a disgusted look.

My own boyfriend says that he strongly dislikes journalists because like lawyers they never tell the truth. They have ways of twisting your words and make you sound like an idiot when you give an interview. I cringed when he said that and got very angry and upset.

I argued that a good journalist presents information. If the person they are interviewing acts like an idiot then they will be presented like an idiot. As for quoting people, quotes give life to any story, it is upto the reader to interpret them.

I furthered my argument by saying that journalists are truth seekers. They spend their careers devoted to showcasing corrupt politicians, athletes, celebrities or anyone with money and power. They fight using words.

A reporter has one of the most dangerous jobs. Going into war zones, unstable countries, going to a crime scene. They often put their lives at risk to provide the public with information.

A reporter's job is often always on the line as well. One missed deadline, one misinterpreted article and their careers are over. They become virtually black listed from all media.

So I argue, he just doesn't appreciate nor understand what GOOD journalism is or what a GOOD journalist does and provides.

I am pleased to say that he is slowly learning to accept my profession as I dig up articles that show what quality journalism is. I will work on his acceptance for lawyers later.