Letter: Which universe do you want?

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Opinion by CAROL THOMTON

January 31, 2017 at 9:12 PM

Like polar opposite universes, we've heard a contrast of late.

Here in Minnesota, Jerry and Patty Wetterling praised reporters and the media for helping to solve their son's case. "We have been blessed with attention to detail and accuracy," Patty Wetterling said as she addressed the Minnesota Newspaper Association convention. (West Central Tribune, Jan. 28)

"You were respectful. You were honest. You have a high bar here. I will continue to scream about that. We need you. We needed you. That is why we wanted to come today and thank you."

At the national level, a chief strategist to the president tells the media to shut up.

The publisher of three local weekly newspapers has as his logo "A Free Press is the Light that Shines on a Free People." Which universe would you rather live in?

Carol Thomton

Clara City

Letter: Which universe do you want?

Like polar opposite universes, we've heard a contrast of late. Here in Minnesota, Jerry and Patty Wetterling praised reporters and the media for helping to solve their son's case. "We have been blessed with attention to detail and accuracy," Patt...