When a Source, Especially an Everyday Person and Not a Politician

Multiple Choice

When a source, especially an everyday person and not a politician or other public figure, speaks in negative stereotypes about a group of people, a reporter should:

A) publish the statement as quickly as possible
B) lecture the source on using more politically correct speech
C) evaluate whether you think the stereotype is negative enough, then publish
D) ask the source probing questions to clarify meaning and context
E) none of the above