Jon Ham’s commentary on what plagues many mainstream newspapers
continues to attract readership, this time published by The Charlotte
World. Ham contended the problem that turns readers away is a
pervasive editorial mindset that generates positive stories about big
government and the welfare state. “Most stories about government
programs are reported on in glowing terms. Grateful recipients of
public largesse are interviewed and tell how good it is that taxpayers
are paying for the program,” he wrote.