[arasina]

For an administration that at times holds a very dim view of the press, the reputation of the Bush White House and the future of some of its officials may hang on the profession’s ethical standards.

That sounds almost like a threat.

Why is it okay for the MEDIA/PRESS to be secretive and have their notes protected above and beyond "regular people," but it's not okay for the PRESIDENT to have certain information that is seen only by those determined to have a "need to know"?

[Zack Nguyen]

For an administration that at times holds a very dim view of the press, the reputation of the Bush White House and the future of some of its officials may hang on the profession’s ethical standards.

I'm sure the Time writer is delighted that someone in the Bush Administration (if that is indeed where the leak came from) is now at the mercy of the media.