Let's get real here. Staging is fake filth. To me, not only is it unethical, but its just a sign of laziness and impatience. Of course we all want a great photo, and the best are moments that we may just be lucky to capture, or we may just have had the patience to wait for the money shot. Unfortunately, time is not something a journalist has much of. That fact that a photo is not staged is what makes it photojournalism instead of photography. It's reality, and I really don't want someone misleading me into thinking the moment actually took place naturally when it was staged.
On another note, a good, experienced photojournalist would be able to know more about how to create the money shot without setting it up. They would know the interesting angles, the things to look for for a creative image, etc. They may have the bravery to take a shot someone else wouldn't. That's what makes a shot incredible, not taking the easy way out.
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