Dear editor:

It seems that the journalists are beginning to feel pressure, and in some cases, the ramifications, of telling news that does not portray the president in rosy terms, his terms. We, the people, expect, our nationwide, and local, news outlets, to report what is actually happening, not just what the White House wants us to hear. Our democracy is based on “free speech.”

If major news outlets do not continue to report all sides of the issues we face, without fear of retribution, how can we make informed decisions? Our country has thrived on the result of varied thoughts, arguments, policies…where the people are heard, and told the truth.

There should be no fear of retribution for speaking the truth. and, we the people, should demand nothing less.

Deb Egeland

New Ulm