mdh
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And what part of the article do you want them to refute? From all the articles I read on this issue (aside from the piece from Scott Taylor that I read this morning) all the information came directly from the survey. So what exactly is it that you want DND to say about it? I just don't understand why this article is so upsetting to you.
Major Peters,
There are several points in the CROP poll that underscore positive military values too - such as dedication, loyalty, honour etc.
The article produced by CP emphasized one - rather negative aspect of the survey. (Which was highlighted by a headline writer using the term "louts" which I didn't find in the survey and assume was placed there by the newspaper that ran the piece - not CP, but the body of the CP piece is still at issue).
The question is about emphasis and context - and therefore the accuracy of the survey summary as a whole.
And if the DND doesn't want to take issue with the CP item - who will?
Ultimately it doesn't matter if I am upset with the piece - the real question is what impact does it have on our audiences, our reputation and our credibility.
I am suggesting (from my admittedly limited vantage point well away from NDHQ) that we might do more. (Perhaps posting the entire survey on the CF website with an explanation of the CF viewpoint might be one tactic. There are others.)
That said, it would be great to hear some PAFFO input on issues like these,
cheers, mdh