Ottawa Magazine contributing editor Mark Bourrie accuses North North American newspapers of being scared of their own shadows.
Imagine you worked with a guy – let’s call him Johnny – who took the blame for every mistake made by everyone in your business or office.
The business isn’t making any money? Don’t blame the CEO. Blame Johnny.
The staff’s become moribund and lazy? Blame Johnny. No one’s come up with a new marketing idea in three decades? Johnny will take the blame.
So your business jacks up its prices and makes a lousier product every year? No one gets fired. Just point your thumb over your shoulder at Johnny.