Thursday,  December 12 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
Opinion
The following is presented as part of The Columbian’s Opinion content, which offers a point of view in order to provoke thought and debate of civic issues. Opinions represent the viewpoint of the author. Unsigned editorials represent the consensus opinion of The Columbian’s editorial board, which operates independently of the news department.
News / Opinion / Letters to the Editor

Letter: Check news sources, then vote

By Jim Fisher, Camas
Published: October 21, 2020, 6:00am

There is one thing that I have to agree with Donald Trump about, and that is that there is a lot of fake news circulating across our nation as election time draws near.

Many of the fake news stories that we hear probably come from several different sources. Sad to say that those fake news sources can and do cause some voters to believe them and vote accordingly. I hope that if you have already marked your ballot, you will do as I do and take time to carefully review some of the stories currently in circulation to try to decide if some of those stories are, in fact, nothing more than a fake news story.

As Nov. 3 rapidly approaches, there is one thing that many of us believe, and that is that a huge share of those fake news stories come from just one source, and that source is Donald J. Trump.

In closing, here’s hoping that you will be voting in this general election.

We encourage readers to express their views about public issues. Letters to the editor are subject to editing for brevity and clarity. Limit letters to 200 words (100 words if endorsing or opposing a political candidate or ballot measure) and allow 30 days between submissions. Send Us a Letter

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Community Funded Journalism logo
Loading...