Maybe if journalists stopped regurgitating, and started actually reporting, they wouldn't worry so much about "quote tooting". Journalism is never supposed to be about the journalists personal view on the news. I need facts, not opinions.
@RickiTarr I'd also point out there's a difference between journalism and a stenographer, faithfully repeating what they're told. There's supposed to be context, fact checking, history.
re: Journalism, quote tooting, grumpy lady rant
@ScottSoCal YES, GREAT POINT!!