http://www.cathnewsindia.com/2010/09/22/sting-operations-be-used-ethically-in-church/
‘Sting operations be used ethically in church’ Published Date: September 22, 2010 A Dominican priest, who researched investigative journalism in India, says sting operations can be ethically used, even within the Church. A “sting operation of a low intensity” may be applied to the Church “as a last resort” for the common good, says Father Francis Arackal, who was awarded a doctorate for his work in Rome’s Gregorian and St. Thomas universities. The 49-year-old priest recently published his research-based book, The Indian Media - How Credible. It deals with investigative reporting in India in relation to the Indian Express, which he said pioneered investigative reporting in the country. He said his studies have proven that investigative journalism, including sting operations, helps “bring out hidden truth.” It corrects wrong popular presumptions, and works as a corrective social force, he said. During his research, he studied the trend of using impostors, hidden cameras and new technology in the media’s investigation of issues. Truthful reporting of corruption adds to the credibility of the publication, he said. However, the priest is against using hidden cameras and other technology in investigating the Church because “Church people are basically a moral force” and they “are open.” Besides, there are “so many other ways to know the truth” in the Church, he said. In the Church, “maybe we can use people to know the truth without bribing them,” he said. The priest said his book, published early September, is the second such book on investigative journalism published in the 230-year-old history of the press in India. Source: ucanews.com: http://www.ucanews.com/2010/09/22/indian-priest-supports-ethical-sting-operations/ Thanks to ZestMedia.
