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or better titled: Another reason why I'm happy the New York Times is going out of business and the Pulitzer is worthless. Every school in the country makes a special point to make sure students understand the consequences for plagiarism. Even my twins got a lecture and a take home that had to be signed by me on the subject and they are in the 6th grade. This is not a subject where ignorance of the rule is allowed. But, if your Maureen Dowd of the NY Times its an OK practice as long as you plagiarize only people you know and like. Hacks begone. The whole saga can been seen here on TPM.