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If you're going to do something that's going to cause offence to people, you're always going to get a reaction.

I'm always astonished to see how badly people can behave when they think no one is noticing.

I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.

But in my own particular case, there was something that happened when I became a mother. Whenever in the news I saw an example of a child being abused or mistreated, my response went from being appalled to being physically revolted.

I think a lot of times we don't pay enough attention to people with a positive attitude because we assume they are naive or stupid or unschooled.

I let people know that it was all right to do the kinds of things I did.

Most people get scared away from having an opinion. It's not so much my opinions everybody relates to, it's that I don't care about being punished for it.

People tell me the most extraordinary things. I've noticed it for years. Perhaps they know I won't be shocked. Or judgmental.

There's a lot of expectation after you do something that seems to have been well received. It's kind of unfair.

I violated, apparently, an unspoken rule that we are supposed to take care of our own. Frankly, if that invites discomfort, I welcome it. I don't think there's enough discomfort in journalism, especially in Washington.