However, we have heard from many readers who say they miss the opportunity to easily express their opinions by picking up the telephone and calling in. While we still strongly encourage letters to the editor, sometimes it's difficult for people to find the time to sit down and write a letter. Often times readers want to make a very brief casual observation. While both are vehicles for expressing public opinions, there is a difference between a letter and a call. Letter writers are allowed much more space in the newspaper to air their views.
Letters are also more detailed.
Callers, on the other hand, are given only a few lines and the calls are carefully screened. Callers who make outrageous accusations that are unsubstantiated will not have their comments published. Click here for more news Click here to send this article to a friend Seacoast Online is owned and operated by Seacoast Newspapers. Copyright 2001 Seacoast Online. All rights reserved.