Journalistic discretion in public broadcasting is exercised appropriately when it adheres to viewpoint-neutral judgments based on professional standards. This includes decisions based on newsworthiness, informational value, and audience interest. It should not censor particular viewpoints or favor one side of a debate but rather aim at presenting balanced coverage in line with journalistic ethics.
For example: A public broadcaster may choose to focus on political candidates who have demonstrated significant public support through objective measures (e.g., polling data), while not including those who lack such indicators, regardless of their political positions.