Not Writing History (Guatemala, Rios Montt and the Washington Post)

[Judi Lynn]

1. No acknowledgement of the judgement when it happened from the Wash. Post.

After seeing them in action in their odd position toward Hugo Chavez, it's not a surprise by now, is it? All this from the paper we used to believe was uniquely courageous because the Post broke the Watergate scandal.

After seeing them in action as more mature adults, we aren't shocked, any longer! What a shame. They have had a big name.

To overlook a story like this is willful, flagrant, criminal negligence. The story is clearly there to be published, it's impossible to overlook! It's too big, meaningful, too historic.

The Washington Post couldn't have sent a louder signal by not dealing with this story at the appropriate time.

They must be pretty convinced their side is in charge, or is it that they fear what will happen for their side if too many people learn the truth?

I can't figure this one out, yet.

Thank you, Catherina.