Plagiarism and the Washington Post

 

On March 24, 2006, The Washington Post announced the “resign[ation]” of its blog writer Ben Domenech. The resignation came after allegations that Mr. Domenech had plagiarized writings appearing under his byline before being hired by the Washington Post.

Admitting that plagiarism “is perhaps the most serious offense that a writer can commit”, the Washington Post arrogantly sidesteps its management responsibility in this matter.  Days after slamming FOP Lodge 35 for maintaining a message board without oversight, Washington Post.com Executive Editor Jim Brady claims its own experience “testifies to the positive and powerful role that the Internet can play in the the (sic) practice of journalism.”

Mr. Brady neither apologizes nor accepts responsibility.

OK, so is this where FOP 35 should say, “Our experience with our message board ‘testifies to the positive and powerful role the Internet can play in [police community relations]?’”