Why it's difficult for journalists to report on Santa Claus

This week, the Chicago Tribune published an online column by health and fitness reporter Julie Deardorff, but decided not to publish it in the paper.

The reason: The column was titled "Mommy, is there a Santa Claus?," and the paper didn't want little kids to read it.

[From Poynter Online - Al's Morning Meeting]

Noted by Midwest Bureau Cub Reporter Paul Knue, who adds:

Al's another good guy -- he went to Murray State University, launching pad for some awesome journalistic careers. Read to the end -- it goes to the heart of the struggles journalists face. The only time I ever stopped the presses was to correct an ad -- offering a piece of furniture for 75 cents instead of 75 dollars (it was a long time ago, when 75 bucks was still a lot of money.)