I’m astonished that a university like George Washington U is hosting Stephen Glass on a panel today to discuss “”Pressure, Plagiarism and Professionalism: A Panel Discussion Concerning Ethics in Journalism.” And I’m mighty outraged by the way this panel is being spun:
The panel will discuss current ethical issues facing journalists and professionals including: how organizations facilitate and sometimes promote unethical behavior; whether it is appropriate for professionals and others to profit from their unethical behavior; and the role of educational institutions in instilling integrity in future professionals.
Is Glass trying to play the victim here? Let’s put it nicely: yes, there’s pressure in journalism. Yes, twenty-somethings making a name for themselves can get stressed out. But there’s a difference between forgivable screw-ups and a conscious, sociopathic attempt to break every ethical rule in sight.
The Dish 