Leonard Pitts Jr.: Den of anonymity

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Den of anonymity: "It must have seemed like a great idea at the time.
There was this new medium, the Internet, and newspapers were posting stories on it, and someone decided to create a forum where readers could discuss and debate what they just read. It must have seemed an inspiration kissed by the spirit of Jefferson: a free public space where each of us could have his or her say.

There is a big crock of crap in the den of the watch dog. No joke.