Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice does a good job addressing the ethics involved in the world of journalism and reporting. Many times journalists will not follow the proper code of conduct when collecting data to compose news columns. This is a problem that is oftentimes ignored as newspaper editors choose to turn a blind eye to this unethically obtained information. If the story will sell more copies, then the companies may bend the rules to improve the story's audience appeal. However, as Absence of Malice illustrates, unethical journalists may find short-term success by utilizing such incorrect techniques, but in the end they are typically caught and the consequences could cost them not only their current job, but also their ability to obtain future jobs because of damaged reputations.