Some principled journalist I am.

I can’t help it, OK? I have to see Shattered Glass, and now that it’s out on DVD, I can. I already read the book. And you can bet your shorts that I’ll be reading Jayson Blair’s book, and Jack Kelley’s too, if he ever writes one.

These guys are fascinating — they’ve got the entire journalism world at their feet, and they spit on it and throw it away. Doesn’t that make you want to know why? I suppose that’s why I gobble this kind of trash up — the need to know what makes these guys tick.

That, and the helpful morality tale they provide.

Dr. Ink: “USA Today Scandal A Threat To White Privilege, Mediocrity” from Poynter.

March 31, 2004 | Filed Under minutiae

Comments

4 Responses to “Some principled journalist I am.”

nougatmachine on March 31st, 2004 6:13 pm

There’s an irony, though —- they still come out on top. The books may be confessional, but they’re subversive from a morality tale point of view, since the author still get royalties.
MB on April 1st, 2004 11:51 pm

You know, you’re right. I know that. I guess I hope that by renting their works, I’m not putting that money quite so directly into their lying, plagiarizing pockets.
nougatmachine on April 2nd, 2004 7:11 pm

Better yet —- use the library! They buy the book anyway.

Duh, I shoulda thought of that.
MB on April 3rd, 2004 10:45 am

Ah ha, see? That’s my M.O. Works pretty well so far, except for the whole shady Patriot Act “the feds can see my renting history if they want to” thing. But other than that … .

I love libraries.