As often now as in the past, newspaper journalists use direct or indirect quotation to report unsupported or false claims made by newsmakers. However, journalists are becoming less likely to openly challenge the veracity of such claims within their articles. Each of the following, if true, helps to explain the trend in journalism described above EXCEPT: ['Journalists who challenge the veracity of claims are often criticized for failing their professional obligation to be objective.', 'Newspaper publishers have found that many readers will cancel a subscription simply because a view they take for granted has been disputed by the publication.', 'A basic principle of journalism holds that debate over controversial issues draws the attention of the public.', 'The areas of knowledge on which journalists report are growing in specialization and diversity, while journalists themselves are not becoming more broadly knowledgeable.']