The Star’s editorial policy divides readers

Re Editorial policy based on progressive values,

Oct. 21 The Star has been a reliable source for news and opinions on various issues, with the Atkinson Principles providing a progressive framework for this. It is good to see you reinforce this, but I have a concern that your laudable attempts to appear fair may lead to something similar to what’s transpired in the U.S.

There are plenty of rightwing, conservative media sources out there and having the Star provide a foil to this is encouraging and needful. Be careful that your attempts to appear equitable don’t end up being used against the progressive, liberal agenda resulting in setbacks to improvements in our democracy. Those seeking power and to overthrow the Liberal government will use anything to divide and conquer. Don’t be afraid to stand firm for progressive principles even if it looks like you are favouring one candidate over another. J. Cousins, Bowmanville I have to laugh at your paper constantly trying to justify its left-leaning and “pro- gressive” Liberal values bent, through its so-called “trust initiative.”

The gist of this column is that your editorial board is equally critical of the federal and provincial Liberals, despite having endorsed them and helped them gain/keep power on multiple occasions.

This problem with the Star’s criticism of the party it has a history of endorsing, is that any criticism is usually only because the Liberal government isn’t moving fast enough or throwing enough money at an issue the Star supports, not the policy position or direction itself. Paul MacDonald, Warkworth, Ont.