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rustymacdonald t1_j84r9cf wrote

Fuck, this is a terrible headline. Why is the focus on painting corrupt officials as passionate liquor afficianados rather than, you know, that they're corrupt?

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MillyBDilly t1_j84slfm wrote

Because an ethical headline and journalism doesn't presuppose guilt.

The report facts hence the reason "criminal probe" is in the headline.

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rustymacdonald t1_j84vcdy wrote

It still veers far from "facts" by stretching to paint the accused in a sympathetic light. If you want to talk about what is ethical journalism and not making a presupposition of guilt then the headline shouldn't be making excuses for people accused of corrupt behaviour before all the facts are on the table.

It's still a terrible headline running reputation defense for the accused that does not match what is contained in the article. If they were being "ethical journalists" and sticking to the facts the headline would read along the lines of "lawmakers accused of using influence to obtain rare products before the public can access." That's a fact-based recap of what is happening, unlike what was written which reads as "maybe this was wrong but can you blame them when they are really big fans?"

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Projectrage t1_j86etof wrote

Can’t wait for them to audit the Oregon lottery and Travel Oregon in our state.

Nepotism is major fault of corruption for OLCC. Lots of old Portland families have their rich kids working there. It’s a way to have influence and power.

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whynotjoin t1_j8972vz wrote

The Oregon Lottery has an annual financial report that includes a report from an independent auditor I believe, and winners are public information as well I think. Not sure on Travel Oregon.

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Projectrage t1_j89dpup wrote

If they dug a bit deeper. There’s some shenanigans.

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