Why are moderate Muslims such a silent majority?

[phatmonky]

<i>Originally posted by Dan </i><b>Bismillah</b>

News of unification and peace does not sell as well as controversey and strife. In my local paper, there are articles that regularly consult with my mosque about issues such as terrorist attacks. As for major papers, I think it just does not sell or have the angle they want. I am currently majoring in journalism and have found that editors and owners will have a journalist change the story according to what they want. They will not necessarily tell them what to write but the article will keep coming back to the author until it is changed. The article might just not be included at all. Not every story written makes the paper, so if the author does not comply then it is usually easy to leave off the article. Also because of the Associated Press, the paper can get an article on the topic by another author that states the side they prefer.

Glad someone finally responded, thanks

So I am right in thinking that most muslims openly condemn such acts, simply those stories are not being heard?

Good luck on your path to journalism!