Greg Gullberg, Holding Those in Power to Accountability

The problem with power is that, as we have seen over the course of thousands of years of human history, it has the tendency to corrupt. Those in the pursuit of power, or who have come about it by profession, are held with huge responsibility, and also with certain privileges that are all part of the job. Occasionally, these people abuse such power, and find themselves having to lie and deny their way out of the sticky situations in which they got themselves. It is the role of media and journalists to hold such characters accountable for their actions, and Greg Gullberg knows as well as anyone how important this is for a civil society.
 

 Find out more about his life and career here at Greg Gullberg Investigative (Public Records) / Tough Questions Reel video on Vimeo. One of the key characteristics of an investigative journalist/ news reporter is being able to ask the tough questions. Many people who have abused their power or taken certain liberties will never be held accountable, and ease their way through the high life without anyone having known the difference. However, for top class news reporters like Greg Gullberg, it is vital to root out these bad eggs, and investigate the full extent of their culpability to certain situations. Another feature of people in such powerful positions is there network of contacts and how far their tentacles stretch to within media organizations This can protect many of them from the judgment they deserve. However, strong and moral news reporters and journalists need to stick by their convictions, and not be swayed by any external influences. Good reporters ask the difficult question to the biggest people, and stop at nothing to hold those accountable for their actions responsible.
 

Greg Gullberg recognizes that this type of work always ruffles a few feathers, and understandably generates a certain amount aversion to  their line of work of the people who are in the wrong. Often, spin campaigns directed at discrediting these reporters and journalists are organized by those in hiding, and can generate an unpleasant time for those ding such noble work. However, it never detracts committed news reporters like Greg Gullberg from the pursuit of truth, and helping the public hold the powerful accountable for their actions. To find out more about his life and career, visit Greg Gullberg, innovative investigations on presentations Slideshare.