A subscriber for many years, I view the Herald as a much more robust, informative community newspaper since the current editor came aboard.

Given the preponderance of liberal Democrats in the area, I can understand the editor's coverage of political matters to accommodate the left. Imagine my surprise, then, to encounter his editorial not just suggesting, but recommending the replacement of the revered, perennial, far-left Congressman Jim McDermott. The faithful are sure to rally to the cause and see to McDermott's re-election. Meanwhile the Herald should prepare for a fire-storm of harsh criticism for what the Dems will view as an unseemly (and others might term foolhardy) attack on their beloved representative.

As the saying goes, "the bearer of bad news should keep one foot in the stirrup."

Don E. Butler

Fauntleroy