The Angry Reporter part 2

Well, I was warned that blogging on journalism is a recipe for trouble and boy did I ever learn the hard way.

It began innocently last week when media groups were burning over a news story by CTV's Robert Fife. People in the military and their families were understandably angry over Fife's news report that two more soldiers had died.

It was not a scoop, just a statement of facts. Fife didn't mention any names, as is standard procedure when the next of kin has yet to be notified. But people still took offense that Fife reported the news before he had clearance from the Army.

Of course, this is Canada, not North Korea. The press doesn't pay lip-service to the army or the government that easily. I made the mistake of voicing my opinion on some blogs. Unbeknown to me, I was drawn into the the Neo-Con sub-culture. Before long, I was accused of being part of some anti-zionist conspiracy! Whew! I'm back discussing more mundane subjects. Back shortly.