Pat Oliphant for May 20, 2003

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NY Times editor: Tell Howell whatsisname to get to the bottom of this at once! Secretary: At once. Editor: Yes, at once. Second editor: You! Fire all the copy editors! Man: But we don't have any copy editors. In fact, this paper hasn't been edited in ages. Sir. Editor: Then fire all the reporters! Man: At once. You reporters - you're fired! Reporter: We prefer to be known as journalists. Man: OK - you journalists. You're fired! Journalist: White or black? Man: I'll get back to you. Punk: Maureen - you're fired!