The Monday Opinions page occasionally highlights longer letters and commentaries that respond directly to Herald-Leader articles, columns and editorials. Priority will be given to those who have been the subject of articles, columns or editorials. Contributions should be no longer than 650 words. We will continue to publish throughout the week local commentary on broader, timely topics. And, of course, we still accept letters of 250 words or less on any matter of public interest.
Tough decisions have to be made as to what is newsworthy.
Space on a section front and bold headlines are generally reserved for top news stories. On the heels of a USA Today article listing Lexington as one of the worst cities in the South in terms of sprawl, I commend the planning commission for rejecting of the development plan. Some developers argue that turning this property into another massive, densely packed subdivision is inevitable. The Monday Opinions page occasionally highlights longer letters and commentaries that respond directly to Herald-Leader articles, columns and editorials. Priority will be given to those who have been the subject of articles, columns or editorials.