Journalists lack bias or agenda 'just as sure as there is a Santa Claus'

In a spirited defense of professional journalism this week in the San Antonio Express-News, Maria Anglin referenced the vintage Christmastime editorial classic, "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," and assured her readers that "just as sure as there is a Santa Claus, there are journalists reporting without bias or agenda."

I agree. Both those things - the existence of Santa Claus and journalists reporting sans bias or agenda - are equally likely!

Merry Christmas, folks.

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