Wait, The New York Times Is Seriously Asking Its Readers Whether They Want It To Tell The Truth?

As best we can tell, the following column in the New York Times is not a joke:In other words, the NYT's ombudsman, Arthur Brisbane, appears to be seriously asking the paper's readers whether they want it to tell them the truth.Is he seriously asking that?The only other option, it would seem, would be for the paper to just be a propaganda bullhorn for anyone who wants publicity.The fact that the NYT has to ask readers that question seems mind-boggling.But I suppose that, instead of being stunned, we should be grateful.After all, it is in part the NYT's uncertainty about whether it should tell readers the truth or just pass on PR crap that creates an opportunity for sites like ours.I apologize in advance if this offends anyone, but, at Business Insider, we're not going to ask you whether you want us to tell you the truth.We're just going to tell it to you.So if you want propaganda, go make your case to the Times.SEE ALSO: Check Out The Letters We Got When We Told The Truth About Ron PaulPlease follow Business Insider on Twitter and Facebook.Join the conversation about this story »See Also:The Egyptian Uprising Is The Equivalent Of Elephants FlyingCARTOONS OF THE WEEK: Featuring The U.S. At Home And AbroadTHE DWARF-THROWING BILLIONAIRE WHO'S BUYING UP AMERICA: Tales Of The Mysterious Saudi Prince AlwaleedPresented By:Win New Customers Ads by Pheedo

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