Anthony_Cormier

Great question. The Times is no different than any other shop: resources are limited and time is scarce. But the editors here all came up as reporters; they know a good story when they see one. My ed, Chris Davis, is hands-down, no-joke the best in the business. And his thing is pretty simple: You report until the story is finished. It's fairly amazing that, in this day and age, there are folks willing to devote the time and the energy to nudging the world in the right direction. Also, we bribe our editors with beer. Lots and lots of beer.

Thanks. Two questions, two answers. One: There is no way this problem is limited to Florida. We saw legislatures across the country trim their mental hospital budgets. I would have to guess that similar things are happening elsewhere. Two: I'm going to get in loads of trouble for saying this, but I'm a natural cynic so whatevs. It would not surprise me if there were small experimental programs where patients are being treated without their consent. Disclaimer: I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY NOR DO I THINK THIS IS HAPPENING IN FLORIDA. But a few years ago, people would have laughed you out of the room for thinking the government was tapping our emails and logging our calls. Now? That's for sure happening #thankssnowden

I'm a cynic at heart. Plus I have problems with authority. I don't like bullies or fraudsters or cheats or people who rig the game. I thought journalism was a way to do something about it. I love that my job lets me stand up for the little guy and stand up to the powerful. Totally cliche and cheesy; but it's worth it.

Nope. Just this. I know it sounds crazy, but this stuff takes FOREVER. Like, just building the database -- which we had to do by hand -- took three months or so. It was painstaking, because you can't make a mistake. One little tiny error and your credibility on these types of projects is shot. We're a methodical bunch; it's not for the journalist who needs a quick fix.

Not all of us. Journalism took a hit because most people don't want to pay for it anymore. There are many of us willing to stick around until they shut the lights off.