The Newsroom

Mr. Lambert:

First, I want to compliment you and The Sun for embracing the blogosphere.

As a political junkie, I thoroughly enjoy the added insight and nuggets of information that are delivered via this medium and left out of the print edition.

I also believe in moments of real breaking news, when situations are very fluid and dynamic, a blog has the ability to put officials on record quickly.

With that said, I am eager to learn more about the editorial process. At some point in the future, I would appreciate it if you could provide some insight on exactly how editorial is originated, constructed and published.

What I find most fascinating about the concept of an editorial board is that it is presumably created (I may be wrong) to provide a multitude of perspectives, experiences and opinions. Yet, it would seem that it is also important to maintain consistent messaging.

For example, it would be ridiculous to praise a program or a politician or anything else one day, and then take a diametrically opposite position a week or two later.

I would also be interested in learning how a minority position is treated. Take Operation Phoenix (since it is topical).

If there is a member of the editorial board who is a critic of the program from the beginning and through the process, the board takes a favorable position of the program, is it incumbent upon the minority viewpoint to continue to make their case or are things sort of left to the status quo unless/until facts or circumstances change?

Anyway...kind of a lot to throw out there. I look forward to learning more about this process.