I really am sad that Peter Jennings has passed away. News reporters just aren't what they used to be- they don't have the same kind of self respect and pride that they used to have. They'll seemingly do just about anything to give their story an extra edge. I was watching some nascar event on tv this weekend (only to see the race start- my husband thought it'd be some sort of thrill) and the commentator was sitting in the pit, dressed in a racing outfit! Why? Was he going to jump in when the car came to have his tires changed? Or did he just feel cool, like he was one of the guys down there in the pit? I'm all for dressing for the occasion, but come on- you're not making the report seem more authentic- you're making yourself look like an idiot!