In this specific case, speculation would be identical to mind control and spreading fake news. One-third of viewers would hear it was ISIS and look for revenge, even after the facts are out. You can't put this back in the jar once out.
No one is stopping the public from speculating. The press can enforce their own standards on their own reporting.
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A trustworthy press is dearly needed. A press that handles their audience isn't. Do you think this selective and obvious speculation-ban did anything to help to quell those speculations? The opposite is the case.
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Buzz Feed is trying to stop the public from speculating!https://twitter.com/broderick/status/1117899166955515905?s=21 …
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