Some signed letters do not make our pages, especially during election campaigns. Computers and mailing lists make it easy to send the same letter to newspapers throughout the state. These letters can hardly be considered legitimate letters to our editor. Photocopied letters are generally not accepted. Letters may be delivered in person to our office at 211 Washburne Avenue, or can be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail.
Long letters tend to lose reader interest.
When bombarded by letters on one subject or from one writer, we will attempt to sample a variety of opinions. Because there will be no chance for clarification, the week before an election letters will be scrutinized with extra care. Opinions expressed by Letters to the Editor may not reflect the views of The Paynesville Press.