This story highlights many issues with responsible journalism and the ethical choices journalist face. In reporting the news journalist walk a line between what sells and what is in the best interest for the common good. Often it seems only the doom and gloom of our nation and world is reported with interest stories saved for the end of the broadcast cycle or the back page of the morning paper. President Obama’s cry for responsible reporting is valid, but at what point does this turn to propaganda in reporting what he government wants. The best piece of information taken form this piece is the value in reporting both sides of every story in a balanced way that affect the entire spectrum and not choose based on sensationalism. Using proper attributes on both sides of any story is a positive way to do this that also saves the journalist from allowing their opinions and views from clouding the piece.