[sgtbono2002]

Yeah I saw that. What kind of news editor lets his journalists call anyone a prick? Obviously the Dallas Observer.

[Richard Kimball]

Well, it depends on the context. You can prick your finger, but you'd better not finger your...

I smoked dope when I was a kid (early twenties). I also drank. IMHO, making marijuana illegal is silly. I neither smoke or drink anymore, but had far worse times from liquor than anything else. I never had much of a problem with marijuana.

[elkfersupper]

What kind of news editor lets his journalists call anyone a prick?

One who recognizes a short, accurate description, and the ultimate truth gelled down to one word.

[TexanByBirth]

What kind of news editor lets his journalists call anyone a prick?

Unfortunately, in our times of tabloid journalism, just about all of them.

Nowadays, editors think editorial material and content belongs everywhere, not just on the Editorial Page!

See the New York Times for the best example!