EDITOR:
I am writing this letter in regards to your article published on Jan. 27, 2010, concerning the DUI arrest of Clint Malarchuk.
It seems that in most cases when a newspaper publishes a local arrest, there is a small blurb regarding the incident. I am well aware, and in support of this. What I am not in support of is when the paper brings out every other incident that has no relation to the current situation.
My first comment on your article is that it is signed "Staff Reports." That tells me that, not only did multiple people add to the report, but that no one is brave enough to take credit for the printed words.
My second comment is the fact that there seems to be a lot of details reported in relation to the night in question. Did you have a reporter on the scene watching everything happen or should we just consider that hearsay?
My third comment is, report what happens in the present. Why must you dig up all of the past issues? Do you not have anything in your past that you would rather just let go, or are you perfect? It seems like everyone is so happy to see others fail. Why not give someone a chance to make a future? Can you not just print what is current and applicable? I guess it is all about the ratings - the more you stir the ant hill, the better the ratings. Maybe one day you'll get bit.
W. Tyler Brady
Gardnerville
