24 September 2004
SPIN, THE MANIPULATION OF TRUTH AND HONESTY IN THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN
"The health of our democracy, communities and citizenship depend on goodwill, integrity and honesty … sadly the practice of 'managing' information by putting a 'spin' on it has become all pervasive" according to a statement released recently by Catholic Social Services in Melbourne. As a result when people cannot be sure they are hearing the truth or the whole story they become cynical, apathetic and disengaged from the political process which weakens our democracy. "In public life we need to demand a return to truth and to affirm the value of moral principles.." the statement went on to say.
The statement "Truth and Trust in Politics" is part of a discussion document prepared for the forthcoming federal election. It is available for viewing and download at the Catholic Social Services Melbourne website.
The statement "Truth and Trust in Politics" is part of a discussion document prepared for the forthcoming federal election. It is available for viewing and download at the Catholic Social Services Melbourne website.
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