One day we received this anonymous note in the mail:
“We are not interested in your reprints of Fox News and Tea Party positions in edition-after-edition. The North Woods Call is a lost cause. Shep would be so disappointed. We will not be renewing our subscription.”
On the same day, we got two other notes—both signed.
“Keep up the good work,” said one. “Truly enjoy every issue.”
“Well done,” said the other. “Shep would be happy.”
Apparently, it’s all a matter of perspective.
Since we seldom watch Fox News and aren’t involved in any Tea Party activities. it is difficult to know which of our opinions parallel theirs. We are governed by our own observations, education and life experiences.
But none of that really matters. The important thing is to encourage a free and open discussion in the marketplace of ideas. To that end, this newspaper is obligated to call things as it sees them and we welcome the comments of readers who wish to do likewise.
Just remember, our nation was founded on the principles of limited government, personal liberty and the constitutional rule of law. Those ideals have served us well. Why any citizen wouldn’t cherish and defend these things is a mystery to us.
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