Just a coincidence

Spinning its coverage to support government policy? Check this out:

When I saw this article about Spanish organ donation I thought that it was a bit odd, coming out of the blue. What event brought that into focus? What’s the news value?

Well, now I think I know. Gordon Brown wants to add organ snatching to his list of accomplishments.
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Update: 15.00 GMT. The Beeb really want this... badly. See here and here among others. This is quite clearly a coordinated assault on public opinion, which stems from No. 10's initiative.

Brown’s controversial prorposal (which would  “automatically presume” consent for organ donation, and rate hospitals by the number of donations they generate) certainly deserves in-depth coverage, so multiple related articles are unsurprising.  But then there’s the BBC’s unremittingly favorable slant toward organ donation.  Wouldn’t be taking guidance from the government, perhaps?

Nah, must be a coincidence.


Previously: Old Grouch's Assignment Desk

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