I think you're right.
But since this guy writes for a living, he has an obligation to do research before he opens his mouth.
I agree. That is supposedly the standard for all of our "good journalists," isn't it? Last night, I was in a discussion about what had been "common knowledge" about this case, and the consensus is that the MSM's role in this case is frightening. The amount of real research by them so far doesn't appear very extensive.
"Brave and intrepid" journalists are willing to break laws in order to tar .50 caliber rifles; "brave and intrepid" journalists are willing to blindside American soldiers for talking points; unfortunately, no "brave and intrepid" journalists seem willing to set the record straight about Terri Schiavo. This guy at least has enough of a soul to speak his doubts, which is more than I can say for most of them.