The distorting effect of anonymity
(Blog Post) In response to the criticisms I wrote last week of the widespread and baseless grants of anonymity by journalists, Julian Sanchez responds that, while he largely agrees with the objections I raise, it is a more complicated problem than my argument suggests... But the most important point is that journalists are not required to serve as message-carriers. The mere fact that you agree to a "background" discussion doesn't obligate you to then go forth and ... Full Story »
Posted by Robert M Schacht
When our country was founded, the importance of the press was elevated as "The Fourth Estate." However, as it is practiced by the major media, the press is not serving this hallowed function.