For the Record

InstantReplay condemns Armstrong Williams and whatever government employees corruptly paid him off to push "No Child Left Behind" surreptitiously. Though on a small scale, this is an egregious violation of governmental and journalistic ethics.

The Inspector General of the Department of Education, or possibly a Congressional investigation should take down everyone who knew of and approved this action. No matter how high - not even Rod Paige or George W. Bush should be exempt - and no matter how low. Even low-level staffers in public relations offices know that's a big no-no and should have stopped or ratted on their bosses. Those who didn't should pay with their jobs.

Are we outraged? Yes and no. This is totally wrong and should be fully investigated and the guilty parties banished from positions of public trust. However, never having heard of Armstrong Williams makes it difficult to get worked up over this. If the Bush Administration tries to shield the guilty instead of booting them, then I might get good and outraged.