Conversation so far:
what did David Simon do in journalism?
Upon leaving college, Simon worked as a police reporter at The Baltimore Sun from 1982 to 1995.
did he cover any major stories?
He spent most of his career covering the crime beat.
did he have any troubles during the Baltimore sun?
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Simon says that he was initially altruistic and was inspired to enter journalism by the Washington Post's coverage of Watergate but became increasingly pragmatic as he gained experience.
who else did he work with?
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Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In an interview in Reason in 2004, Simon said that since leaving the newspaper business he has become more cynical about the power of journalism.
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Question: what caused him to be cynical?
Self-contained rewrite: what caused David Simon to be cynical?