Petersburg Pilot -

Every kid should learn from their parents the modern way to avoid responsibility for misdeeds and missed homework.

When you fail or do something stupid or dishonest or regretful, or just don’t like the way the world is spinning that day or how the spicy chili went down, deny you’re at fault and deny the heartburn is self-inflicted.

Instead, blame the news media.

No one ever believed the dog ate your homework anyway.

If you disagree with the facts of science, economics, the law or elections, accuse reporters and editors of making it all up.

And if you are running for political office, b...