Tell the truth; quote me accurately & don't put words in my mouth

To the editor,

Thank you to The Laconia Daily Sun for the number of letters allowed. Public discussion is good. What is troubling is the amount of “making up your own facts” that takes place. Some writers try to speak out of both sides of their mouth. For example: during the recent election cycle some of the folks from Gilford were more interested in character assassination than a discussion of issues to come before the School Board or Budget Committee. I found that amusing, yet sad that is where we are in small town/city politics.

Expecting someone to respond to me, here is what is fair: tell the truth, quote me, do not put words in my mouth, and be prepared to reap what you sow.

I cannot wait to respond to this quote from a recent writer:”What must the other nations think of us?” Who among you care?

This Saturday my guests during my radio program will be Mayor Mike Seymour, Councilor Bob Hamel, and City Manager, Scott Myers. You and I get to ask questions of them, while being respectful. Yes, I can do that.

Niel Young

Laconia