Use name and stand behind statements

After living in Sandpoint for 37 years and being a Daily Bee subscriber, I missed the news of the town I love when we moved to Post Falls two years ago.  I was delighted to learn I could access the Bee online. I am appalled, however, to see that people can comment on news articles anonymously using an alias,  with vitriolic and nasty responses and no accountability.

To submit this letter to the editor, I followed the Bee requirements of listing my name, e-mail address, city, state, and telephone number.  If those who respond to news articles online were required to do the same there would be a more intelligent and civil dialogue regarding the article. Hiding behind an alias seems to allow a writer to make hurtful comments that do not resolve or address the issue.  If you have the courage of your convictions, have the courage to identify yourself.

GINNY JENSEN

Post Falls