In a May 5 letter to the editor, yet another reader pledged not to renew his Herald subscription. The reason, as has frequently been the case, is that there are too few conservative columnists. He’s encouraged to consider the following.
1) On May 1, conservative columnist Michael Gerson, referring to the “one hundred day” rally in Harrisburg, wrote the following: “The only thing more frightening than Trump’s speech — arguably the most hate-filled presidential communication in modern history — is the apathetic response of those who should know better.”
2) On May 3, conservative George Will wrote, “It is urgent for Americans to think and speak clearly about President Trump’s inability to do either.”
3) On May 5 Charles Krauthammer offered this take: “I simply view President Trump as the Wizard of Oz. Loud and bombastic. A charlatan. Nothing behind the screen — other than the institutional chaos that defines his White House and the physic chaos that governs his ever changing mind.”
4) Kathleen Parker is not a liberal writer; she actually leans right but disapproves strongly of Trump.
Clearly then, some very highly respected conservative columnists are critical of the president. Thus, were their commentary to appear in lieu of liberal opinion, the assault on the fragile sensitivities of Trump supporters would likely continue and more people would cancel subscriptions. Fortunately there is an easy solution. If The Herald simply eliminates the opinion pages, there will no longer be any bruised feelings; everybody will be happy.
(But I enjoy the “letters” section; it must stay.)
Dan Postema
Everett
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
