Demand CBC News remove Basem Boshra from his position
Basem Boshra, the Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust at CBC News, has recently advised against labeling the September 11 attacks as "terrorist attacks" and recommended referring to them as "hijackings that led to passenger jet crashes." This incident was not just a matter of semantics; it dismisses the profound impact of these events on our society and the victims’ families.
The September 11 attacks were acts of terrorism that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and left an indelible mark on global history. By choosing to minimize the gravity of these attacks in our media, we risk not only distorting historical facts but also diminishing the profound sacrifice and enduring pain of the victims and their families.
The Toronto Sun reported on this directive as a reminder of language guidelines for the upcoming 25th anniversary of the attacks. This controversial guidance potentially undermines public trust in our news institutions, which is crucial for democracy and informed citizenship in Canada and beyond.
The September 11 attacks were acts of terrorism that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and left an indelible mark on global history. By choosing to minimize the gravity of these attacks in our media, we risk not only distorting historical facts but also diminishing the profound sacrifice and enduring pain of the victims and their families.
The Toronto Sun reported on this directive as a reminder of language guidelines for the upcoming 25th anniversary of the attacks. This controversial guidance potentially undermines public trust in our news institutions, which is crucial for democracy and informed citizenship in Canada and beyond.
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