Video Editing and Ethics

I think both the posts before mine made great points.  First, I really like the point about reiterating assumptions by using staged video.  However, I also feel that Nick made a great point about the difficulty in shooting shot sequences and gathering raw material as a one man band.  Its tough to get all the shots you need, or want, for stories in the moment sometimes, especially if the event/person/story you're covering is face paced.  But, if you go into a situation with some background knowledge of what the general story is, not necessarily a planned shot list or a set of preconceived notions, I think as a converged or backpack journalist you have a good chance of getting a variety of shots that when sequenced together accurately tell the story.  You may not have the textbook recommended shot list on tape when finished, but at least you have maintained the honesty of the events. Essentially, I believe having accurate reporting comes down to doing your homework, figuring out what's happening or what the story is, and then shooting the story while remaining open to the fact that stuff happens and not everything goes according to plan (for you, or what you cover).