This is an absolutely brilliant idea. Therefore, it needs no defense. It stands on its own merits. My only suggestion: Let's not have ex-NJ Gov Tom Kean in charge of the Press Commission. This would immeasurably increase the chances for a valid report. IMO, it should also focus on the deliberate omissions of commercial TV stations, with a view toward removing their TV licences for failure to act in the public interest.

Written by a seasoned journalist, this story is well-versed in the subject: Press Deception, whether through fear, self-promotion, financial gain, being on the inside track, &c., the point of the story being the cause of the media failure (and/or even flacking!) in the selling of the Iraq (and now Iran) war(s).