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People should not contribute to panic by spreading information they haven’t verified.
The Search for the Truth
As more information becomes available, the initial confusion would gradually be replaced by verified details.
Authorities could establish a timeline.
Journalists could interview witnesses.
Security officials could explain what happened.
Investigators could identify evidence.
And the public could begin to understand the actual sequence of events.
That process may not happen in five minutes.
It may not happen in thirty minutes.
Sometimes it takes hours or longer.
But accuracy is more important than speed.
What Readers Should Remember
When you encounter an alarming political headline, remember four simple principles.