The proper role of journlists was recently discussed in a letter to the New York Times. It was also part of a recent discussion on Fox News.
A recent letter to the New York Times argues that the press should "be adversarial to any sitting administration."
Re "To Tell the Truth," by Paul Krugman (column, May 28):
There has been much debate lately over whether the press has been too easy on President Bush (left wing) or too harsh (right wing).
The press has a responsibility to the public to be adversarial to any sitting administration. It is our only hope of keeping power in check and the government honest.
We are witnessing, with the Iraq war, among other things, what happens when the press stops asking hard questions and demanding explanations.
An adversarial press is doing its job. A timid, compliant press fails all of us.
GINNA GRACEY
Dover, Mass.
(written May 28, 2004, published May 31, 2004)
Ginna Gracey is right.
Of course, I want the press to be more adversarial to the Bush Administration.
But if Kery is elected, I want the press to be adversarial to his administration as well.
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