Letters to the Editor Policy

All newspapers encourage letters to the editor and intend to print the opinions of their readers with as few restrictions as possible. The Echo is no exception.

Rules governing letters to the editor in the Echo are:

1. All letters must be signed, and the name of the writer will be printed with all letters published.
2. The writer must submit his/her letter in person and satisfactorily identify themselves, or submit a telephone number to be used to verify that the letter was actually written by the person whose name is included on it, delaying the publication if necessary to make the verification.
3. Letters will not be accepted from people outside the local coverage area unless the letters are written on a topic primarily of local interest.
4. If a letter attacks another group, the Echo will allow a response in the same edition.
5. Letters should not exceed 300 words and may be edited for length and content.