It has been one hell of a week for NBC News. After lead nightly news anchor, Brian Williams, admitted to "misremembering" the facts of his experience in Iraq in 2003, the network decided to put him on a six month unpaid suspension, allowing Lester Holt to take over the desk during that time. In a statement that was somewhat confusing to interpret, president of the network, Deborah Turness, referred to Williams' actions as "wrong and completely inappropriate," but said that he "deserves a second chance."

In trying to form an opinion on the suspension announcement, I did what I always do when trying to make a difficult decision -- pretend to take each side, and see which feels better. So here goes.

I support the suspension. I believe that, given Williams' nearly spotless record and experience with NBC News, one misstep should not wipe away decades of trust and credibility. Brian Williams has served as a constant in the homes of many Americans, and has always presented the news fairly and accurately. Although he fabricated details of a personal experience, he has never presented the news of the day in a false or biased light. His show consistently enjoys one of the greatest viewerships in the nightly news line up, and NBC should allow Williams to return after his suspension and get back to work providing America with its news.

I disagree with the suspension. How could NBC News possibly allow someone to remain the managing editor of a news show after destroying his own credibility? If Brian Williams fabricated a story as significant as a helicopter being shot by an RPG, what else has he lied to the American people about? The entire purpose of news gathering and presentation is a service to the consumers, and you must honor that obligation and service through hard work. It is easy to fabricate a story, and it is even easier to fire someone who has put the network at risk of losing its remaining respectability.

After considering both sides, I have to admit I really disagree with the suspension. It is heartbreaking to consider the weight of the damage of Brian Williams' reputation but ultimately he is the one who is at fault. As journalists, we are trained, above anything else, to be factual and sound, and without those aspects of the news, all you have left are fairy tales.