Reply #10: Great article, snot!

[Octafish]

If letters to the editor were printed in full, I’d recommend you send, as is. Unfortunately, they will edit for space and, in the process, omit most of the information as well as semiotic value.

You might want to mention the several areas the Times has demonstrated its willingness to support the conservative power structure in one sentence or a short paragraph. Then cut the argument down to one central area, say zeroing in on Steno Judy. Point out what she did in one sentence. Why it matters to you in the next. Why it matters to the nation and why failing to do their job will matter to the Times.

You’ve written an outstanding indictment of The New York Times and an excellent analysis of journalism today. It is unfortunate that the only industry named in the Constitution of the United States—a free press—has put the interests of its corporate shareholders ahead of its obligation to the nation.

Truth, logic and free thinking are not forgotten, however. Wish they had more columnists like you on staff.