..this isn't being precious. You can't wring hands over declining vaccination rates whilst giving a platform to anti-vaccine claims. This isn't a matter of opinion, it's a matter of fact: vaccination saves lives, and all the evidence points one way. There is no 'debate' here
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It's immensely frustrating to have to say this so often to journalists, but false balance is a serious problem and it's irresponsible and lazy to contrive a debate over something that has a real human cost, as I've said before in
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Incidentally, I suggested as alternative we discuss fears & misconceptions WITHOUT platforming anti-vaccine figures. That would have been important, public service journalism - way more interesting too, I think. Would you prefer that show, a discussion rather than debate?
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Also, I'd like to point out this isn't BBC bashing - I am a huge fan, and contribute to them on a regular basis. I do hold them to a higher standard than others, but this problem materialises on all networks on current affairs shows, with mindless debate in lieu of understanding
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This is so bloody ubiquitous I've given a whole chapter to false balance in "The Irrational Ape" - I even briefly mention BBC trust findings with regard to climate change & skewed coverage
- Out September 5th if you're interested, more on it here - https://twitter.com/drg1985/status/1162304188526813184 …pic.twitter.com/3QwHpWT6iW
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