Sign of the Times

Jonathan Last of the Daily Standard and Galley Slaves takes a close look at yesterday’s New York Times article (“Experts say ending feeding can result in gentle death”) seeking to reconcile readers to the starvation of Terri Schiavo. Jonathan’s examination suggests that the Times article is a case study in agenda-driven journalism: “Schiavo and the Times.”
At the Standard site, Jonathan adds “Correction” (“special to the New York Times”) and Fred Barnes adds “Facts first.” At National Review Online Andrew McCarthy registers the “Lingering questions” and Robert P. George provides philosophical instruction.

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