This is a natural law sometimes better honored by a society of honey bees than human beings.

We, meaning all of us including judges, should be grateful for the example set by Fredda Hollander as an activist, a citizen and a journalist.

The lowest common denominator in our society and community is too often a threat but should never prevail.

I hope they are not suggesting a journalist gives up their rights as a citizen, or to an opinion, or to think and express themselves.

News stories need emotion, energy and feeling and a neighborhood newspaper darn well should be an advocate for the betterment of the neighborhood the same as citizens of the neighborhood.

We, especially journalists, are citizens first and foremost. Not all reporters are great reporters or necessarily good writers. But, they should be good citizens and put their heart and soul into their work, regardless.

Mr. Edmands talks like he would prefer to read a newspaper written and edited by a non-emotional robot. If that is the case, he is one odd duck.