In the years since I left the role of New York Times public editor, I have sometimes said to myself, “This is another good day not to be the public editor.”
As complaints would arise about one controversy or another, I knew that if I were still in that job, I’d be spending my time sifting through criticism, and trying to sort out what had happened and how to respond appropriately. Lots of times I’d know the subject was a minefield, and that whatever I did could safely be put in the category of a no-win situation. ...
In the past week or so, I’ve had reason to say those words again to myself — another good day not to be the New York Times public editor — because of the intense furor over a piece by columnist Nicholas Kristof.
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