David, I read with interest your article today titled
“Studies differ on how fast to open…” I have a recommendation for future
articles that could provide you with a more “attention grabbing” headline, and
potentially serve a much needed good for our society.
It pleased me to see that the last section of your article
mentioned that there is a lot of overlap between the two sets of
recommendations that you reported. Personally I think this is the most
news-worthy element of the report. Now, can you imagine the shock of
reading a headline which reads something like “Holy Cow, Economists Largely Agree!”
Please pardon my drama, but I can’t help but try to make the case that in
today’s environment, reporting on the differences is humdrum; it is not
news. Reporting on even a modicum of agreement would (think about it) be
surprising, and draw nearly every reader in. And then there is the other
benefit. The vast majority of my friends, both right leaning and left
leaning, bemoan the polarity and division in our society. Let’s face it,
the media is both a reflection of that, and a reinforcement to
same. Reporting on areas of agreement would, in my view, unquestionably
move us forward as a country or community, whether the direction is perceived
as more conservative or more liberal. Most of us want to see progress,
paint it whatever color you choose.
I very much appreciate your including the ”Broader overview”
section of your article. Thank you! Few articles report any agreement at all. I wholeheartedly recommend that your future articles lead with the broader view section, emphasizing the
commonality in purpose and process. Now that would be news.
Sincerely,
