But it is a writer's duty to write and speak and record the truth, always the truth, no matter whom may be offended.

Edward Abbey
But it is a writer's duty to write and speak...
But it is a writer's duty to write and speak...
But it is a writer's duty to write and speak...
But it is a writer's duty to write and speak...
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Journalists are supposed to be honest reporters of the truth. They are expected to write and speak and record the truth, no matter whom may be offended. However, there has been a lot of controversy over what should be considered the truth. This is because everyone has a different opinion about what should be considered the truth, and since everyone has their own opinions, things can get very complicated. The best way to avoid controversy is to always write and speak and record the truth, no matter whom may be offended.

Source: Postcards From Ed: Dispatches And Salvos From An American Iconoclast

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