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Reading the Globe and Mail story on the latest strike in Greece I have to wonder, are they taking the side of the strikers?
The article describes the government cuts as ‘harsh’ three times, and not in quotes either. Also they described the cuts as ‘deep’ and the tax increases as ‘steep.’ It isn’t like these words are really needed to report the story. Here is an article from the BBC on the exact same story without any use of normative adjectives.
Why exactly did the journalist, Elena Becatoros, feel compelled to help the strikers make their case instead of using neutral language? And why exactly didn’t the Globe and Mail editors call Ms. Becatoros on this bias?
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Anarchy is good for Toronto. The media will be gaga that Canada has finally "hit the glass windows" with violence. Should sell a few papers - breathless journalists will be shoving mikes and cameras into balaclava faces. TV, beer and popcorn from Alberta. Just a little excitment before the World Cup. Cheers. FernStAlbert
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