The Power of the Written Word

Here's a great example, from one of the diaries over at Daily Kos, of just how powerful a well-spoken, well-researched and well-timed letter to the editor can be. This particular author had some very cogent things to say about the recent Gannon/Guckert case, and it would appear that her missive really hit the mark.

"On 2/11/05, I sent an email to the Houston Chronicle complaining about how their Gannongate story of 2/10/05 neglected all the pertinant facts, and in a round about way called them (the Chronicle) cowards for not reporting the full story.

"My letter did not get published, but in today's editorial section there is a harsh commentary - attributed to no single writer, just the paper - detailing Gannongate and accusing the Bush administration of trying to use the media as propagandists."

Both the letter and the editorial are succinct, to the point and fairly damning of the Bush maladministration's practice of coopting the media for its own ends. Check them out, then write a letter of your own to your local paper. The power of the pen compels you!