We journalists like to talk about our "watchdog" role. We see it as not only the fulfillment of our First Amendment responsibility but as the public service that counter-balances the sensationalism, celebrity glorification and mindless shouting that are the dark side of our freedom.
Watchdogs get it right; take down Blunt administration
Thursday, November 20, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. CST
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