Letters

Regarding “The Republican Win” Commentary (Dec. Issue)

From “An Open Letter to Access Press Readers” [pertinent excerpt]

In the December edition of Access Press, a commentary called “The Republican Win,” was published, written by Assistant Editor, Laurie Anderson. It dissected the responses to questions submitted by the paper to then candidates, Governor-elect Tim Pawlenty, and Senator-elect Norm Coleman. The tone of the commentary was petty and nasty. In addition, it’s publication was ill-timed. It took the candidates to task more for their lack of competency in their grammar than for their political positions. It seemed to have no purpose other than to allow the Assistant Editor to use her position with Access Press to blow off steam over her disappointment with the outcome of the election. The timing of its publication was unfortunate, as advocates began to build relationships with the new Republican administration, and as a difficult legislative session approaches. The commentary was partisan and assumed that all Access Press readers are monolithic in their political beliefs and would see things in the same way as the assistant editor.

Lolly Lijewski

[former columnist and outgoing board member]

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Dear Editor,

As a democrat, I am writing to publicly apologize to all those with republican beliefs who were offended by the recent article by Laurie Anderson, “Republican Win.” I found this article completely out of bounds and disrespectful. I’m sorry to see Access Press, which has always been an open-minded and honorable paper, stoop to this level of “commentary.”

Sincerely,

Nicole Roberts

[former columnist]

Minneapolis

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