A reader helps clear up the weird titles in Times’ stories, i.e. when they use Mr. and when they use Dr.:
“The Times explained their policy late in the Clinton administration: They would use Mr. or Mrs. unless the person being referred to asked to be designated as “Dr.” Madeleine Albright went from being “Mrs. Albright” to “Dr. Albright.” My memory is that Albright or her people had enquired why Kissinger was always Dr. Kissinger and she was Mrs. Albright. Then came the explanation and the change.”
Does this mean that West and Gates asked the Times to give them special treatment? Are they really that insecure or just pompous? Only my mother calls me Dr., and I give her a pass. Neither of my parents went to college, and it’s only understandable that they’re proud their son did. So what’s Gates’ excuse?
The Dish 