Letter to the Editor

Most bloggers probably don't give a flying fig what their readers think. Most bloggers probably weren't the features editor of their high school newspaper, either. Because I learned that journalistic integrity is important whether you're writing about the talent revue in The Seneschal or about wounded soldiers in the New York Times...um...scratch that last part...I'm publishing a letter to the editor from someone who feels that he was misrepresented in a recent blog post. One might think you could just use the "comments" section...Anyhow, I've taken the liberty of editing it for grammar and spelling because, well, I edited this reader's grammar and spelling for three years while we were dating, so no point in stopping now.

I want to say for the record that I was not afraid of Jen because she was repulsive. I worked in a hospital for 6 years – I’ve seen worse.

I was worried for Jen. She looked very uncomfortable and I couldn’t possibly imagine being at the DMV forty-eight hours after major reconstructive surgery.

Plus, I thought she was beautiful with the old nose. I’ve known that she has wanted to do this for a long time and I support her decision. I think it will be good for her.

--Peter Francis Atherton, Alexandria, Virginia