A call for tougher censorship policy

Like many of your readers, I was disgusted to see the “F” word used in your paper.

I suppose it didn’t bother me enough to write you a letter, but your response to those expressing concern about vulgarity is simply intolerable. Justifying the use of the “F” word because it is part of the English language is extremely immature. Would you let your children use this rationale for swearing?

There are many words in the English language that are not appropriate for use in a community newspaper which, as one reader commented, may be read by children. Indeed, no major national newspaper would print such crude language.

Perhaps more troublesome to me is your statement that you offer “no apologies.” It is a general courtesy in life to apologize for offending someone, even if you think you were in the right. This is especially true if you’ve offended your customers, those of us who pay $1 each week to keep you in business.

Your disrespect for the concerns of readers combined with your non-existent censorship policies have really changed my view of Nunatsiaq News. Next time I will think twice before buying your paper.

R.J. Carr
rjcarr@canada.com