Read this!

The Arab Observer commenting on Ammon's article about Homosexuals in Jordan


I first read the article in question on Ammon News a while ago, and have been pondering a post in my head on the issue. Ammon often quotes from a newspaper and website called “Fact International”, which claims to provide “alternative analytical media with an Arab and Islamic perspective”.

People are entitled to their opinions and beliefs and I totally respect that. What I cannot respect is the total absence of journalism standards in something they label as “investigative journalistic report”. Their obvious bias, lack of proper sourcing, misrepresentation, one-sided views, and poor research are aggravating. If this were acceptable in an op-ed column, it is NOT acceptable in a news report, or an “investigative” feature.

I have a lot more that I want to say about that specific article, but for now, I will link you to the Observer's post, and another well-written post by Pheras.