idiot – T.J. Simers, L.A. Times

There is a kind of journalist paid to stir up controversy.

This guy must be one of those. No one truly this stupid could be published in a legitimate newspaper.

He calls gymnast “pygmies” and “victims of child abuse”:

“… Nothing speaks to misguided and dreadful parenting like a U.S. Olympic-hopeful gymnast.

I would have no problem pressing charges against any parent who does not allow their kid to be a kid, the world a far better place without so many gymnasts and figure skaters. …

On victory parades and child Olympians by T.J. Simers – L.A. Times”

Newspapers are dying. Using this kind of over-the-top commentary to try to bolster readership is a sign the end is coming.

Is this journalist just some wacko?

No, T.J. Simers was named 2000 California Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, he has been with The Times since 1990.

If you don’t like his article, boycott the L.A. Times.

I am.

Update: I emailed Mr. Simers with our concerns over his junk journalism.

(via GymGemz)