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Contrary to Peggy Bellows' insinuation that the Trump administration does not respect the First Amendment, the Trump administration has stated just the opposite. What Ms. Bellows does not understand and appreciate is how reviled the mainstream media is by the general public. The Trump administration is only reflecting the attitude the majority of Americans feel.

Fact. From a recent Gallup poll they state "Americans' trust and confidence in the mass media "to report the news fully, accurately and fairly" has dropped to its lowest level in Gallup polling history, with 32% saying they have a great deal or fair amount of trust in the media. This is down eight percentage points from last year." Ms. Bellows' profession barely ranks higher than Congress, congratulations.

Instead of shedding tears for the media I suggest Ms. Bellow take some constructive criticism and perhaps get her colleagues to "listen."

Bring some diversity of thought to the newsroom. It gets very tiresome to hear the repeated narrative the liberal establishment repeats to itself. Find facts and report on them, don't regurgitate Democrat talking points.

Do an in-depth analysis of the revelations in Wilileaks that showed collusion between the Clinton camp and reporters in DC. John Harwood, CNN, Politico to just to name a few.

Do an in-depth analysis of how the primary election was stolen from Bernie Sanders.

Use professional development time to get reporters to actually study and understand how the real world of business operates. Appreciate what a profit and loss statement is and how hard it is for businesses to operate in an environment that is anti-business.

Do professional development in the lost art of critical thinking.

When reporters use the word "could," require them to show that just as realistic an outcome can be "could not."

The media is reviled and Trump is pointing that out to an oblivious press. First Amendment rights come with First Amendment responsibilities

Lou Hrkman

James City County

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