Re: 'Trusted journalism' [Village News, Letter, 1/21/21]

I am writing this letter to you after reading the article "Trusted Journalism." I will attempt to be civil and not lower my submission to the level of an incompetent as was clearly evident in the writer's narrative. I don't know the writer and most likely would, by chance, observe his contribution to society during a riot or other discourse. I trust his parents are wondering why their son has gone astray.

I am proud that we have a publisher with backbone, who does not hinder free speech. The fact that the article was not returned to the writer or thrown into an appropriate refuse container say...