Sunday Morning Blog

August 11, 2005

Being Accountable for One's Views

[current state| sweaty]

The editor of the Cape Cod Times editorial page was kind enough to respond to my inquiry, so I felt I should share it here:

Thank you for your message. I think you may be referring to our editorials, as opposed to our columns. Editorials are unsigned because they represent the opinion of the newspaper and its editorial board. The names of the editorial board members are listed at the top of the editorial page. Currently, the editorial board consists of Peter Meyer, the publisher; William Mills, the editorial page editor; and Tim DeMarce, the assistant editorial page editor. If you would like to respond to an editorial, please send a letter to the editor at letters@capecodonline.com. Hope this helps.

Bill Mills
Editorial Page Editor

Well, I guess that answers my question - it could be any of three individuals spewing their stuff in the online editorial section of the Cape Cod Times. I appreciate the explanation, but I still think individuals' names should be attached to their writing and their views. Especially when "facts" are being used in these editorials that may or may not be accurate. Someone should be accountable for the views expressed.

Posted by capecodcyclist at August 11, 2005 06:05 PM