Question

A company executive tells the journalist that in a recent meeting the company president said "I

don't care how you get rid of that stuff-just make sure it doesn't cost anything," but he demands
anonymity because the president is known for her creative approach to personal revenge.
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OA) "a company executive who asked that his name be withheld for fear of reprisal"
OB) "a source close to the company's president"
OC) Don't use this source
Explain why you did NOT choose the other two answers:

Answer 1

Answer: OC.)

Explanation: By law, in most federal courts, journalists are loosely protected by 1st amendment to protect their sources but many times, under special mitigating circumstances, a journalist may be forced legally to give that source up. In my opinion, I would not use this source at all because there is "backstabbing" and disloyalty on the part of the company executive. This could lead to reprisal towards the journalist and a big mess would ensue. The company exec issued a personal reaction that was biased and emotionally charged, therefore, not credible.