Category Archives: Journalism

Of Red Lights, Sirens, and Old Friends*

Posted on September 17, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

I was once asked to interview some old-timers for a history book on police cars. At first, I wasn’t certain how I would handle it. Then I found one of my old squad cars owned by a collector near me. … Continue reading →

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Language Games

Posted on January 14, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Honesty starts with language.  No! It does not start with the language used. It starts with the way that language is used. For example, one might send a colleague an email stating, “I cannot believe you are so ******* dumb … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time…the news

Posted on March 12, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

In spite of the title, this is not a fairy tale. Though, it might fall into the horror genre if it were a work of fiction. It begins with the tragic death of eighteen young servicemen in 1958 and ends … Continue reading →

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Seriously Folks?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Whether one agrees with terms such as fake news, alternative facts, liberal bias, left-wing propaganda, right-wing propaganda, or fair and balanced, most people capable of comprehending the English language realize journalistic standards are a thing of yesteryear. It is unlikely … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business

Posted on August 2, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

It seems every pundit, news source, or so-called authority of any kind is quoting polls, surveys, or statistics these days. Anyone with knowledge of polls, surveys and statistics likely laughs themselves silly or grinds their teeth until their head hurts … Continue reading →

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Honestly Speaking:* Internet Facts

Posted on December 10, 2015 by S. Eric Jackson

OneOldCop has written on this topic before. However, the plan here is for this to be the beginning of a series, not simply a stand-alone essay. From a writer’s standpoint, it will be interesting to see how this works out. … Continue reading →

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