So, Jayson Blair, the New York Times journalist who fooled everyone by writing fake news stories, was told by his agent that he'd be "besieged" with million-dollar book offers. That has yet to happen. Of course, it's not going to happen! The guy besmirches the reputation of one of the most-highly-regarded newspapers in the country -- if not the world -- and he thinks he should be rewarded for it? I mean, what's to be rewarded? He made up stuff? Great! I make up stuff every day, where're my book offers? What about all those starving writers out there who have written tons of good material but have yet to be signed anywhere? This guy doesn't deserve one red cent from any publishers; he didn't do anything worth commending. The fact that he expects compensation and reward for his infamy only contributes to my perception that almost everyone in this country feels they have this sense of they just deserve things and should get them, no matter what the reality of their situations are. Blair lied, he cheated, he defrauded a highly respected news organization. Why on Earth should he expect accolades for this?