Last month, CNN retracted a story falsely accusing the U.S. military of using nerve gas on Vietnam defectors. Three weeks ago, The Cincinnati Enquirer printed a front-page apology to Chiquita for an exposé based on information gathered in an "unlawful and unethical" manner. The New Republic recently fired a staffer for quoting fictionalized sources in dozens of articles. What do you think about the credibility and accountability of the media?

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  As long as the anchorperson reads the entire press release, there should be no danger of inaccurate reporting.

  Sandra Munson
  Opthamologist

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  I, too, have been burned by the media. You'd think if it says, 'Petite SWF, 22,' she wouldn't look like Delta Burke.

  Chris Dent
  Data Technician

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  I recently read a report in Bop stating that A.J. from Backstreet Boys loves to skateboard. This can't possibly be true... can it?"

  Richard Nettles
  Architect

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  Aw, who cares? It's not like a well-informed public was essential to the functioning of a democracy or anything.

  Keith Chambliss
  Florist

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  I wish journalism would return to its glory days, when principled, incorruptible men like William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer were in charge.

  Vanessa Jackson
  Piano Teacher

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  You know that anchorwoman Katie Dibble on Channel 12? She went to my high school, and I, like, totally fucked her.

  Randall Guidry
  Systems Analyst