Don't just blog your views, get 'em in print

In response to David Keyes' recent editorial, there must be a shortage of authors out there who are willing to stand behind their opinions.

It is way too easy to respond in the blogs under a cloak of anonymity. I think religious themes belong on the religion page and not the opinion page. Likewise, thank you themes belong in the kudos column.

Many of us look forward to the days when a fresh, new opinion page awaits us.

True, when you have your opinion published in the paper, you open yourself up to be criticized and often chastised, bruising your ego and making you wish you had never written the piece.

However, submitting a letter creates a venue where you can also learn more about your subject. More than not, your original subject will take a turn of its own.

I know for a fact that there are folks out there that will never agree with me no matter what I say and that's OK.

I'll pick my self-esteem up off the floor and try again because that's what opinions are all about. I usually research my subjects and if I'm wrong, I welcome dissenting opinions however painful.

The opinion page is crying out for more authors who are not afraid to stand behind their submissions.

The next time you hit the keyboard, consider having your piece published. You might be surprised at how many people agree with you. I don't think I'll get much criticism on this one, but you never know, I've been wrong before.

LAURIE WADKINS

Priest River