Reuters values

They clearly don't care [Reuters changes kill rule after embarrassing error]. They throw away the reputation for truth and accuracy! They throw away the name of Reuters and the values it represents, truth, honesty, accuracy and dependability. So what did Thomson buy? A fistful of irresponsible jotters? In the past we have always demonstrated our care for accuracy, the truth and reliability by admitting to mistakes immediately and correcting them. If I were the Thomson family I would be livid. Those responsible for this evident change in policy are as guilty as those who ruined the names of News International and the News of the World. I am sure most of my colleagues feel the same and would certainly have upheld the existing true Reuter standards if they were still running the show. Shame on you, Pulitzer Prizes by the million if you will. They are not worth the diamond clarity of true Reuter standards in journalism. ■