Dave wrote:
D Peter Maus wrote:


* Many reporters, when they go to work in the nation’s capital,
begin thinking of themselves as participants in the political process
instead of glorified stenographers.

I don't have time for your entire screed, but reporters ARE supposed to
be part of the process. They are supposed to speak truth to power and
stick up for the common person.


They're supposed to report facts, nothing more.

They are observers. Not participants.