The headline itself begins by using scare quotes around the word Nakba, which violates the Canadian Press Stylebook. CP Style does not employ such quotes to indicate non-English words. They are only used to indicate that a word is being used ironically, sarcastically, or with skepticism. So, from the get-go, you adopt the point of view of one side of the debate.
Dear Mr. Roberts
Your staff article “Jewish Group calls on human rights museum to reconsider ‘Nakba’ exhibit” is a textbook case in unbalanced reporting.
The headline itself begins by using scare quotes around the word Nakba, which violates the Canadian Press Stylebook. CP Style does not employ such quotes to indicate non-English words. They are only used to indicate that a word is being used ironically, sarcastically, or with skepticism. So, from the get-go, you adopt the point of view of one side of the debate.
The article goes on to reference or quote CMHR or its representatives at least 15 times, plus four other Zionist organizations or individuals. Not one Palestinian individual or organization is quoted or referenced.
The fact that Zionist organizations lobby to suppress recognition of the ethnic cleansing central to the foundation of the Israeli state is not unexpected. However, the Post’s uncritical parroting of their propaganda points is an unacceptable violation of the most basic of journalistic standards.
Sincerely
Tim McCaskell
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