Dear editor:

I read your Aug. 15 editorial, “Poilievre is truly great — at pandering.”

Unfortunately, it wasn’t compelling for me.

In my opinion, the sooner media organizations like yours stop accepting government subsidies, the sooner you’ll regain the trust of the general public, whom I assume you would like as clients.

No matter how many rationalizations you dream up, accepting government subsidies creates an inherent conflict of interest.

In my opinion, rather than complaining about those folks who want to stop the subsidies, your time would be better invested working on options for achieving a sustainable business model.

I hope you are able to figure something out. Local news is great; however, it needs to stand on its own feet.

Kirk Morrison
Calgary