“EDITORIAL: We respect the LNP but…” is ridiculous!
1. Michelle Bachman’s photo and article were also on the front page. This kid for some reason received far less charges than she did. And this is not insignificant – a young man died! It’s a legitimate story and if you don’t want this kind of publicity – don’t run for office!
2. The DA was absolutely correct in what he did. As you note in #5, he should also be above criticism. He can’t hand it off to an Assistant District Attorney. At the end of the day, it is his office and his stamp of approval is on everything that comes out of it. It would have been a direct conflict of interest.
3. Once again, this is an important story. Prescription drugs are being abused everyday and again, a young man died. It’s too bad they didn’t cover the McCaskey team – but I’m sure there are lots of folks who think the newspaper misses or mishandles stories.
4. Then keep after them about LGH and do your own series as well.
5. Agreed. LNP CEO Harold Miller is on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Investment District which is a blatant conflict of interest and Peggy (Beverly) Steinman is an F&M Trustee. These conflicts should be avoided.
Since you have never stepped foot in the courthouse, how would you know if the series was excellent or not? Newspapers do not set courthouse or judicial policies! Period.
