Despite his acknowledged "pain" at having to do it, it is still difficult to understand why the Publisher of the Ledger Dispatch, Jack Mitchell, feels so compelled to offer his political endorsements for the November 7 election. There is some irony in the front page of this October 20 issue showing a reader poll that overwhelmingly disapproves of this action.
Further, it is extremely troubling that he firmly implies that since a reporter cannot be unbiased, why bother to try?
Well Jack, here are a few thoughts to chew on.