Getting Some Perspective on Newsweek

Yes, Newsweek blew it, but before everyone gets all fired up and starts calling for the repeal of the First Amendment, let's keep a couple of things in mind:

1. Newsweek certainly wasn't the first media outlet to report on Koran desecration at Gitmo. In fact, such reports have been appearing for years. The retraction doesn't disprove these numerous reports; it simply means that the story's source couldn't confirm these allegations were included in a particular government report.
2. While all eyes are focused on what the magazine wrote, let's not forget that the White House has been talking trash and playing politics with this issue for the last few days. So when you hear Scott McClellan talk about irresponsible statements damaging our reputation abroad, try not to laugh out loud and instead take a moment to remember some of the victims of this administration's lies. Some are asking if McClellan should resign. A better question: shouldn't they all?

There, now that that's settled, let's move on the some more important things, shall we?