Feb. 2 HW Reaction

I think that this quote is a quote that all editors should follow when considering the letters to the editor. I agree that in order to have a flowing and accurate conversation between people about a story or issue there can be no intervening on the part of the publishers or the newspaper. However, they need to be able to ensure that letters which have no relevance are not published, so there needs to be some weeding of stories in order to provide the public a letter worth reading and sharing. This is demonstrated when the quote says, "they are also eager to show that ethical aims of fairness, accuracy, and balance underpin the letters page." I fully agree with this statement, because I think that a newspaper wants to attract more letters and comments and in order to attract readers they need to have an intelligent and informed conversation via letters to the editor.