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Werner Is Told by His Editor to Contact Paul Jones

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Werner is told by his editor to contact Paul Jones, the Apex Copper Mine public relations representative in Toronto, in order to investigate the possibility that their proposed copper mine in Brazil will cause environmental pollution and health problems. According to Herman and Chomsky, what is wrong with relying on this as the only source for the story?


A) Because the public relations officer is not an expert in heath or the environment, his information may not be accurate.
B) Because the public relations officer is paid to promote the interests of the corporation, his information may be misleading.
C) There is nothing wrong with using this as the only source.
D) Because Jones is in Toronto, he will not know enough about the conditions in Brazil to provide enough helpful information.

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