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Study says Journalists are Getting Less Respect

via Poynter

27 percent of Americans say journalists contribute little or nothing to society’s well being, according to a study by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life.

The percentage of Americans who say journalists contribute a lot to society has shrunk since 2009. The trend is particularly notable among women, 29 percent of whom said journalists contribute a lot. In 2009, 46 percent of women held high opinions of journalists.

Images: Polls conducted by Pew Research Center

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    People are unbelievably stupid. First of all, MILITARY over SCIENTISTS?! Sheesh.
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    Ouch guys. :(