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Karen Pensiero's avatar

Dick, thanks for reminding people that “the notion that there cannot be a bright line between the news and opinion page is … simply not true.” I had the same upbringing as you at the Wall Street Journal where the line between news and opinion was bright and solid. And now as standards editor for The Washington Post newsroom, I’m again honored to work in a news organization that values and protects that line and to be part of a newsroom that is proudly independent and delivering important and impactful accountability journalism every day.

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Steve Goodspeed's avatar

Thank you! Your thoughts helped--a tad--in putting mine at ease. Or at least took the edge off my initial frustration and bad gut-feelings. We are in a time when every day seems like a twenty-four hour emotional cycle of fight or flight. Thanks for the information your piece provided, as well as the perspective after we've had some time to think.

On the subscription dilemma, as much as I have concerns about Mr. Bezos, the news side has done a lot of desperately needed and important reporting during this time. Guess we'll have to stay-tuned.

And--loved the photo! Citizen Kane is still one of my all-time favorite movies. Took my girlfriend to see it on a date. Non-news person. She married me anyway! And I'm forever thankful. Have a good week.

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