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formed judgment. Finally, the poor victim usually gets zapped by the most influential headline writer.
Until the media decides that not all politicians engage in dishonest and unfair advertising, does its homework and publicizes accurate factual data - with editorials specifically denouncing those who thrive in the swamplands of political immorality - we are doomed to more of the same.
The media cannot lump true ads and false ads together as “negative” advertising. They must be distinguished, and the reporting must not rest on the “all politicians are alike” syndrome.
This column will point no fingers. The problem goes far beyond any one candidate, or one election or one party. It has consequences which are most disturbing; but as long as they work, the political consultants will churn out the ads and they’ll invade our living rooms each year. Stay tuned.
Wyatt Durrette Jr., now an astronomer practicing law in Richmond, is a former member of Virginia's House of Delegates from Fairfax County. In 19X5 he was the Republican no mi nee for Govern o r.
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