The Judith Miller affair has brought many journalistic emotions to the surface. Miller and New York Times columnist David Brooks were speaking in Florida at the weekend when Brooks gave this damning verdict on the modern media: "There's a collapse in the public's faith in American institutions. The media has done a poor job. We've become as insular and self-regarding as any [other institution]."
Brooks, however, then appears to argue that the public should share some of the blame by turning to news outlets that reflect their own tastes and views.
"People want a reality that tells them they're right all of the time," said Brooks, according to the Sun-Sentinel in Florida.
And in that "self-regarding" industry, Miller added: "Newsrooms are rough playgrounds. There's a lot of envy. People are competitive."
