DAMIEN CAVE wonders why we’re not hearing more about the heroes of the Iraq war.

The answer, of course, is that those of us who are getting our war reporting from the right places are hearing about them, while those of us who are still relying on the Times probably aren’t.

More comments here, though I think they’re a bit harsh on Cave, who’s a good reporter in my experience.

UPDATE: Related thoughts, with video, here.

ANOTHER UPDATE: Roger Simon comments. And here’s a related observation. So, sort of, is this.

The Mudville Gazette offers more background, and observes: “But kudos to the Times for wondering if they have a problem – the next step in recovery would be to admit that they do.”

Read the whole thing, especially if you’re an editor at The New York Times. Or one of its competitors.

MORE: Some help for the NYT is offered, over at Bayosphere.