NEW RULE

Stories require substance.

Senator Larry Craig will appeal. O.J. Simpson’s co-defendants may plead guilty. Britney Spears surrenders. Anyone watch the news? Exactly, what is a story? Segments have been prioritized. The Associated Press reports them. CNN televises them. Unfortunately, they are not news. They do not advance the story. They should not be reported. If this darkens the cable networks, I have no objection.