Post Ombudsman Takes Critic to Task

Washington Post Ombudsman Deborah Howell blasted music critic Tim Page for his harsh remarks in an email about DC Councilman and former Mayor Marion Barry. The email and Barry's reaction were first reported on this blog and on Nine News Now last Sunday night at eleven.

By Deborah Howell
Sunday, November 18, 2007; Page B06

Post journalists -- whether reporter, columnist, copy editor or critic -- are private citizens. But they must not do anything that makes the paper look less than professional. In short, don't embarrass The Post.

Tim Page, The Post's renowned classical music critic, embarrassed The Post and himself last week with an angry e-mail to Andre Johnson, an aide to D.C. Council member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8).

Click here to read the Post's ombudsman column.