Another Case Against J-Schools

It's not our job?

"It's not a reporter's job to participate in the prosecution of her own sources," said Sarah Olson, an Oakland freelance journalist and radio producer. "When you force a journalist to participate, you run the risk of turning the journalist into an investigative tool of the state."

Or (gasp) a good citizen!

What good does it do to publish a report of a crime, when you're not willing to help put an end to it? In fact, you may be obstructing justice. Next time, call the anonymous tip line, and skip the "crusading journalist" pose.