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offices are barred by law from using political party identifications on the ballot. In that election, one candidate tried hard to win votes by pointing out he was the only Democrat in the race. When all else failed, he went to court to have his middle name changed to Democrat. He lost the battle with the courts and the County election officials, and the campaign. *** Newspapers have a very special responsibility to use First Amendment protections wisely and fairly, and that includes separating opinion from news. This column is opinion, my own, and not necessarily those of the publisher. Josh Gross and I agree on many issues, but we also differ strongly on matters involving our schools, as one example. But our publisher has never, ever attempted to influence or alter my views, nor with stories by staff reporters. Using news stories to express personal interests and private wars detracts from professional standards we demand from a free press. If it is opinion, simply label it that way, dont try to pass if off as news. Outside of Beverly Hills, I found a good example of news slanting and management. The right wing Washington Times recently used this headline: UN Demands Reparations for Trayvon. Not quite. A minor official inside the United Nations, who works for the human rights division, called for the shooter to be put on trial and reparations considered for the family. This view is not too far from what most people following the terrible tragedy in Florida are advocating, but it is hardly a matter the United Nations has even considered. SCHOOL BOARD AND BOND TAXES Can the school board legally or morally raise taxes for bond sales under Measure E? Promises were made in the bond election, which passed overwhelmingly, that must be honored, no matter how inconvenient. Since I had a personal role as manager of the campaign and obtained endorsements based on the pledges made, I will limit most of my comments in a letter to the board. But for now, although this board has only one remaining member who served during the election, keeping faith with the voters could well impact approval of any future bond election. NEXT WEEK: Catching up on some recommendations for new restaurants and services and a report on the Young Professionals sponsored by Rotary of Beverly Hills. Also, a story about my encounter with the late and great Mike Wallace when he came to Boise for a 60 Minutes story. (Be sure to watch a 60 Minutes tribute to Wallace this Sunday. Next to Ed Murrow, he had the greatest impact on electronic journalism in our times. One word description? Uncompromising.) Note on emails: Messages to this column are treated as confidential, but with your permission we will publish in Letters section. So, share your opinions with other readers. (Subject to publishers rules.)
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Rudy Cole served for eight years as a member and chair of the citys Recreation & Parks Commission. He was also President of the Greystone Foundation and served on three other city committees. Rudy can be reached at: Rudy@bhweekly.com.