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I am deeply concerned about the possibility of The Post "balancing" Dan Froomkin with a conservative blogger. Recently The Post has appeared to be willing to exercise a rhetorical incuriosity about leaked information. In working against this tendency, Froomkin's column helps the paper fulfill its obligation to the public as a check against those in power.
Adding a conservative blogger would not balance Froomkin's work; it would negate it. His stated purpose is to take an adversarial stance toward the executive branch, regardless of who controls it. Inevitably, he risks appearing disposed against whatever party occupies it, but for now this concern is irrelevant.
He is doing his job appropriately.
If a Democrat becomes president, Froomkin's claim will be put to the test. If he fails, then by all means "balance" him right off the Web site. But for now I urge The Post to let his column stand alone and remain an undiluted voice that speaks truth to power.
-- Adam Pelavin
Seattle
