With a general opposition of the inclusion of Al Jazeera English in American television line-ups, the only real appeal that the channel seems to have is an internet audience from which to try to garner support. The degree of effectiveness to which the channel can build an audience is up to viewers identifying the station as credible, fair, honest, and unbiased, in accordance with their own ethical code.
In analyzing the reporting on Al Jazeera, I did not notice anything anything profoundly different, with the exception that there was, in the sampling I did today of Gaddafi's speech, somewhat less commentary. Gaddafi's speech was full of ramblings, and the commentators mentioned that this was fitting of his style. With just one viewing today, however, it's difficult to see a profund difference from US news channels.
From my review of the code of ethics of Al Jazeera, it appears as though the channel follows the items on its list closely, but more viewing is required to get a better sampling and make a more sound report on it.
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