It's an old reporter trick, talk to several people and say it's an "anecdotal" trend. Sort of like this story that talks to five people, and a couple of usual suspects.
Of course this line is probably the most ridiculous I've ever seen:
"Former city councilman Richard Alatorre, who left public office after pleading guilty to tax evasion in 2001, was one of the few current or former Hispanic elected officials willing to talk on the record about the City Hall furor that has riveted Los Angeles. While the recent revelations are not unique to Hispanic politicians, he said, he believes that Hispanic leaders are held to a higher standard of behavior."
- That's right. That's the problem. Standards are too high. sheesh.
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You've got to love Alatorre...his abuse of power and corrupt practices (at the expense of taxpayers) can be traced back far before his guilty plea for tax evasion.
But the guy loves to see his name in print so he puts in his two cents..and the paper gives the crook a level of importance by quoting him?
Hispanic leaders certainly aren't held to a "higher" standard...the current "standards" are so low, you
just have to be arrogant or stupid to violate the minimal thresholds set for ethical conduct.
Posted by: Gilman | July 6, 2007 8:30 AM