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Show Papers should serve Editor: I always thought that the public newspapers were to serve the best , interest of the citizens, by providing them with facts, all of the facts. Not one-sided information. Either I have been living in a dream world, or I have just awakened to the realization that this is not the case. I'd like to know why the Provo Daily Herald is so pro-Bateman that they refuse to print anything except what makes him look like a white knight. During the recent election campaign, numerous articles were presented to the Herald to be printed, they never appeared, they were admittedly pro-Carter, but they were never printed. What reason could there be for a public newspaper not wanting the public to know the good points of both candidates? Why are they allowed to sort through the facts, and they alone decide what information in-formation the public is allowed to receive? " I personally and Trri not "alone, "" want all of the facts so I am able to make an intelligent decision for myself who I will vote for. It's getting a little crowded under the rug, where a lot of information winds up. Since the Herald is the major paper in the county, I feel they should accept the challenge to accept the responsibility of representing both sides of every issue equally and fairly. They are still allowed their own personal preferences, however, because of their power, they need to be especially careful that everyone is given their freedom of the press. -Larry Sorenson |