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"No doubt," eh? Which sentence in their letter suggests to you that they had Portland in mind?
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I did not state that the Harper's Letter addressed Portland. I stated that its signatories no doubt have commented negatively on Portland. As Portland occured after the letter, those comments or pieces would come after the letter. Unless you're aware of a time machine to which journalists have access.
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"A thoughtful fashion," huh? Are they pensively rubbing their chin to look good, or is it the complete failure to address the specific facts of any particular situation that leaves you thinking that?
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They are addressing the issue rationally, dispassionately, as professionals in their industry were once compelled to do. Even one of my favorites, Thompson, who was openly biased, sought to distance himself from emotive pleas and yelling. When he attacked, he did so from a position of observer, mocker, not that of aggrieved victim whose "personal truth" may not be challenged.
