Former Post editor was censored
Re: “The voice of the Rocky Mountain Empire born again,” Aug. 26 column
Megan Schrader claims that The Postap editorial writers operate without outside interference.
She unequivocally rejects “the lingering accusation that this paper is subject to censorship from our corporate owners.”
The Postap readers should consult The New York Times of May 3, 2018, which describes how The Postap owners, Alden Global Capital, killed an editorial critical of Alden written by then-editor Chuck Plunkett, precipitating his resignation.
Unless and until The Post is no longer owned by vulture capitalists, its journalistic independence is tenuous at best.
Joseph Halpern, Denver
You inform us The Post is picking up conservative cartoonist Lisa Benson to help balance your illustrated commentary.
You go on to state “you’ll have to admit she’s good even if her commentary stings a bit for our more liberal readers.” It appears you are apologizing to your liberal readers for adding a conservative point of view.
I don’t recall The Post apologizing to conservative readers for your liberal illustrated commentary. Could this be a sign you don’t even realize The Post has a liberal bias?
Daniel Abraham, Centennial
Prevent gun deaths with training
Re: “Black remembered as a hero at funeral,” Aug. 26 news story
The sad and unfortunate killing of Richard Gary Black Jr. should be something that never happens. When faced with a gun, law enforcement officers are trained to react quickly.
Having been exposed to the police department shooting simulators, I realized how quickly a gun can be turned on the officer, and why they need to react as they did in this case.
Those who carry and have training, know that as soon as the threat is over the gun should be holstered, put down or put away where it cannot be reached by the offender.
This sort of thing is a hard lesson, but shouldn’t we learn from the incident even though it is difficult and heartbreaking? This is one reason I support training for all persons who want to carry concealed. I am certain no one ever wants to see this happen again.
William F. Hineser, Arvada
Honor McCain by voting
Having been opposed to militarism for as long as I can remember, I’ve found myself disagreeing with John McCain on many occasions, but I have always found him to be of great character and principle.
It seems to me that the best way each of us could honor his legacy is to become truly involved in our democracy and, above all, to get out and vote during this mid-term and all subsequent elections.
Let his example as a patriot and one who treated even his opponents with dignity guide our choices when voting. May he rest in peace!
Jim Braun, Longmont
If there was a more deserving exceptional human being who because of his honesty, integrity, caring and leadership would deserve the special gift to survive longer to walk amongst us, it would be John McCain.
He is mortal and sadly no longer with us but God gave all of us the gift of his presence on earth.
Rest in Peace, John McCain. Thank you for your service. We’ll take it from here.
Patricia Bender, Lakewood
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