| Yesterday, Cowgirl hammered the Montana press corps for not reporting the myriad sordid rumors afflicting various state politicos. That may be. But no paper will print a story without sources. And that means those that know, see, and hear need to step up and tell the truth.
But, frankly, until results or ability or integrity trump loyalty as the most valued characteristic in party politics, no political functionary is going to step up, even if she doesn't like what she sees, for fear - and a very real fear - of retribution. And no story is going to be written. Don't blame the reporter for letting a story die when no one has the guts to come forward.
It doesn't have to be that way. It takes - what? three? - independent, credible anonymous sources to support a story. If you're sickened by, say, rigged bids on public buildings or public offices for sale or elected officials getting caught up in prostitution rings, you can do something about it. Tell someone.
In the meantime, maybe the legislature can work on a bill that protects state-level whistle-blowers. |
