Dear Editor,

What I need is your continued reporting of what is. This provides me with information that I can compare with my value system and make a decision.

Reporting requires courage and independence both from financial dependence and any conflict of interest that interferes with the providing of a believable description of what is.

My level of trust with regard to today's media is close to zero. They are primarily commentators that provide information about any subject in the manner they want it to be seen. As they say a spin is put on it to achieve their underlying motive. Their news is full of labeling, blaming and accusing. They appear to be clearer about what they are against and reveal little about what they are really for. The public appears to be told what best serves the tellers motive at that point in time.

My mother long ago gave me wonderful gift when she encouraged me to read it all and not to accept or reject either 100%.

Finding a true description and understanding of both sides is increasingly difficult.

To make this possible we need completely independent reporting. This is what I experience that you provide.