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Fiction, Fake

Caught In Lies I have considered that news I read, watch or hear can be factually incorrect or completely fabricated, which is why I usually double check these stories claiming to be facts, and always rely on what I consider to be trusted sources. There have been times when I have heard a fact on the radio or read an article shared on twitter that did not settle well with me. It seemed too absurd, too obstruct, and it sent me searching the internet to see if the fact was true. Nine times out of ten this "fact" is false with no evidence to back it up, which is why fact checking is a habit one should take. I would not say that I was surprised to learn that professional journalists fabricated these stories, but I will say that I was disappointed. I understand that it can sometimes be tough to find a hard-hitting story, break the mold, or feel as if you are being heard as an individual, but fabricating a story like this is dishonorable and not only tarnishes the journalist