[Grampa Dave]

Thanks for posting this.

How to detect lies in your newspaper re Anonymous Sources! (USA TODAY OWNER PUBLISHER/23 MAY 2003)

* The anonymous source, if in fact one exists, generally is a coward who tells more than he or she knows.

* The reporter permitted to use such sources often writes more than he or she hears.

*The only sure way to separate fact from fiction is to ban all anonymous sources. If your newspaper uses them, be very, very skeptical.

[mrustow]

Sure thing, Grampa Dave. Thanks for the cartoon and warning.

[browardchad]

The only sure way to separate fact from fiction is to ban all anonymous sources.

If that happens, newspapers will be reduced to four pages -- with advertising.