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Where I do part from whatever, is in the belief that the opinion section is the same as the editorial section, with the terms completely interchangeable. You quite correctly point out that an editorial is an expression of the editorial staff views (though it is not correct to suggest it reflects the views of all editors unless that is the case). And an editorial belongs in the opinion section. Yet, the opinion section is not the sole domain of the editorial staff, nor should it be. You point to the fact that newspapers usually have a letters section for reader opinion but ignore that these same papers also have columnists who write opinion pieces. These columnists should not reflect only the view of the collective editorial staff opinion, but a range of views and differing perspectives (unless you are the NY Times).
I have not found the Collegian opinion section particularly unbalanced this year. A range of views have been expressed, which is as it should be. Yet, it is also true that most of the topics don’t deal with political issues and it will be interesting to see if the balance remains as we head deeper into the political season.

Where I do part from whatever, is in the belief that the opinion section is the same as the editorial section, with the terms completely interchangeable. You quite correctly point out that an editorial is an expression of the editorial staff views (though it is not correct to suggest it reflects the views of all editors unless that is the case). And an editorial belongs in the opinion section. Yet, the opinion section is not the sole domain of the editorial staff, nor should it be. You point to the fact that newspapers usually have a letters section for reader opinion but ignore that these same papers also have columnists who write opinion pieces. These columnists should not reflect only the view of the collective editorial staff opinion, but a range of views and differing perspectives (unless you are the NY Times).
I have not found the Collegian opinion section particularly unbalanced this year. A range of views have been expressed, which is as it should be. Yet, it is also true that most of the topics don’t deal with political issues and it will be interesting to see if the balance remains as we head deeper into the political season.

You said the opinion section was a place to present both sides of a story. This is wrong. The editorial portion of a newspaper presents the editors’ opinion and why they think you should agree with them. Usually a paper will have a letters to the editor section for reader opinion.

The paper’s editorial section might get a little long if everyone’s opinion was included. “Some people say baby-eating is A-OK!”

If you don’t agree with their viewpoint, go ahead and call them out on it. But suggesting that your opinion is more valid than theirs based alone on the fact that your opinion exists is pretty lame.

This editorial even lacked any political opinion, besides saying democratic candidates shouldn’t ignore Fresno.

It looks as if you read this, got really mad because you don’t like Hillary, and started typing whatever popped into your head.

You said the opinion section was a place to present both sides of a story. This is wrong. The editorial portion of a newspaper presents the editors’ opinion and why they think you should agree with them. Usually a paper will have a letters to the editor section for reader opinion.

The paper’s editorial section might get a little long if everyone’s opinion was included. “Some people say baby-eating is A-OK!”

If you don’t agree with their viewpoint, go ahead and call them out on it. But suggesting that your opinion is more valid than theirs based alone on the fact that your opinion exists is pretty lame.

This editorial even lacked any political opinion, besides saying democratic candidates shouldn’t ignore Fresno.

It looks as if you read this, got really mad because you don’t like Hillary, and started typing whatever popped into your head.

And one correction, i have read a newspaper before, several in fact, and it seems the majority are always on the left wing, and if this is representative which cleary it is as you all pointed out, then its amazing and appalling actually, since I was taught to believe the majority rule also, that so many conservatives are elected.

Even though its obvious I am conservative, if this is the case and liberals are in this overwelming majority and simply are forgeting to vote or something, then by all means something should be done so that the majority is properly represented.

In fact now that I’ve had time to examine this, maybe Hilary’s decision to come to Fresno was wise because maybe its only voters who are conservative and most non-voters are opposite but are blind, as I am, thinking conservatives will always take the vote in this area and therefore not bothering to go to the polls. This makes Hilary’s efforts worth some applause, if its indeed the case.

So forgive me, I will no longer offer my childish views on the world to this site, in fact I’ve just been informed that there is a rule against my doing so, but in this instance I felt the need to defend myself and apoligize.

Thank you for helping me realize my errors.

And one correction, i have read a newspaper before, several in fact, and it seems the majority are always on the left wing, and if this is representative which cleary it is as you all pointed out, then its amazing and appalling actually, since I was taught to believe the majority rule also, that so many conservatives are elected.

Even though its obvious I am conservative, if this is the case and liberals are in this overwelming majority and simply are forgeting to vote or something, then by all means something should be done so that the majority is properly represented.

In fact now that I’ve had time to examine this, maybe Hilary’s decision to come to Fresno was wise because maybe its only voters who are conservative and most non-voters are opposite but are blind, as I am, thinking conservatives will always take the vote in this area and therefore not bothering to go to the polls. This makes Hilary’s efforts worth some applause, if its indeed the case.

So forgive me, I will no longer offer my childish views on the world to this site, in fact I’ve just been informed that there is a rule against my doing so, but in this instance I felt the need to defend myself and apoligize.

Thank you for helping me realize my errors.

Forgive me for i was wrong, I suppose the majoity at Fresno State differs from that of the Valley as a whole, I still had it in my mind that most voters in the area were conservative. Obviously the term liberal education escaped my mind. I’ll roll over and play dead now.

Forgive me for i was wrong, I suppose the majoity at Fresno State differs from that of the Valley as a whole, I still had it in my mind that most voters in the area were conservative. Obviously the term liberal education escaped my mind. I’ll roll over and play dead now.

Moral, argumentative and judgmental was meant as a single unit, not as individual qualities.

I don’t think anyone this side of Scott Neyman would disagree with me being called either the most argumentative or most judgmental person on the staff.

Moral, argumentative and judgmental was meant as a single unit, not as individual qualities.

I don’t think anyone this side of Scott Neyman would disagree with me being called either the most argumentative or most judgmental person on the staff.

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