I think it's unproductive to blame Kevin for shortcomings we perceive in reporting by the major dailies and radio and TV networks. He can only focus on events that occur in the vicinity where he's working, and, presumably, has less influence than we imagine in deciding what news content finds its way into our homes. However, he did volunteer to hear our complaints.

I also think many of us will find that the internet provides more of what we're looking for in terms of "balance" and in-depth reporting. Excite News carries stories from news services with reporters based in cities all over Iraq where reconstruction and humanitarian activities are taking place. I read an interesting piece today that dealt with tribal rivalries which present difficulties for the coalition in constructing water stations. Regrettably, one has to own a computer to access much of the information that's being generated.