"Reporters no longer ask for verification, thus they print charges no matter how outlandish they may seem, and once having done that, when the truth comes out, it's buried in the back page or never makes it on the air at all"

This quote by Dixie Lee Ray talks to the present state of journalism and the lack of verification that is often done prior to a story is released. Ray is suggesting that reporters are no longer taking the time to validate the accuracy of a story before it is printed, and as an outcome, stories that are over-the-top or false are being printed. Moreover, when the fact is exposed, it is typically buried in the back page or not reported at all. This quote speaks to the importance of precision in journalism and the need for press reporters to make the effort to verify the accuracy of a story before it is printed. It likewise talks to the need for the media to be transparent and liable for the stories they release.