THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, December 28, 1994 TAG: 9412280010
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A10 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 24 lines
Let's strike a blow for honest journalism: Put Doonesbury in the editorial section.
I have always believed that newspapers carry cartoon strips to provide some light-hearted ``comic relief'' in between the typical news stories of the day. However, the undeniable exception in your newspaper is your inclusion of the strip Doonesbury in the comic-strip section of the paper.
Doonesbury is extremely biased political satire that belongs solely on the editorial page. I believe your continued placement of Trudeau's strip anywhere other than the editorial section is intentionally deceptive and signals the need for skepticism throughout your paper.
EDWIN M. WIED
Virginia Beach, Dec. 20, 1994 by CNB