As stated on page 2 of our reading, objectivity in journalism is necessary because providing the facts allows the readers/viewers to make up their own minds about a story and arrive at their own interpretations. To this end, the journalists should present the facts even if they disagree or dislike those facts. Objective reporting, as a rule, is the reporting and portraying the issues and events in a neutral and unbiased manner, regardless of the journalist’s opinion and beliefs.