[O.C. - Old Cracker]

But Richard Wald, a professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, and a former head of standards and practices for ABC News, said that as long as CBS didn't pretend the speaker was Hussein, "there's nothing wrong with having done it." "It would have been better if they had simply told" viewers, however, he said. "It's always nicer to be straight with the audience."

If accurately quoted, what additional evidence is required to support the contention that most journalists consider jadedness to be the mark of a true journeyman? Good grief, this guy is educating graduate students at the most prestigious school of journalism in the world!

[mountaineer]

As if we needed any more convincing that journalism schools are a joke. Now being truthful in reporting the news is merely "nice," a far cry from absolutely essential.

I'm not really a translator, I just played one on a CBS news program.

[MindBender26]

In the aftermath of Leanardo DiCaprio interviewing Slick on Earth Day for ABC News, (On-camera standup: "Way cool, Mr. President!") the new president of ABC News memoed everyone"

"In the future, the part of a journalist will always be played by a journalist!"

Right, Mr. Goldenson, It's all an act.........!

[MindBender26]

If they didn't want people to believe it was Saddam, why do it!