These forums always are open to the public, and everyone from government officials to private citizens are invited to attend. This past Sunday, we offered a collection of stories that outlined the various problems facing the island. None of these issues are surprises, nor were they reported on for the first time. The problems are overwhelming. But it is a first step in getting the problems fixed.
Good newspapers are mirrors that reflect the pulse and image of the communities they serve.
Blaming newspapers for the problems they report is similar to breaking the mirror when you aren't happy with the image it reflects. That action has no effect nor does it improve the image. The information we have provided in our news stories is not privileged. It belongs to all of us. It is information that the community has a right to have.