The work is paid for and all the labor is being done by volunteers from the Payson Gateway Committee, a not-for-profit group which has spent two years and a lot of red tape unwinding to get this job done. It is a labor of love given freely to the town and all citizens. It certainly looks far better than the old pile of dirt which sat there for several years.
The true story could have, and should have, been told by the Payson Roundup. They were furnished a complete press release with pictures. They even sent a reporter over to take a look at the project.
Tothis day, however, they have refused to print a single word or show a picture about this splendid civic project. Instead, they have allowed, perhaps encouraged false rumors.
Is this what is expected from a newspaper which recently beat its chest over being awarded a "Best" in its class?
The reason for this outrage lies directly at the feet of the editor. He has a personal bias toward several members of the Gateway Committee, and refuses to allow anything connected with them to appear in HIS newspaper.
Can you imagine this, folks, really? Does this sound like America to you? If he can get away with this, then how can you ever trust this newspaper's reliability and impartiality again?
I repeat - one man, who happens to be the editor of the Payson Roundup, is withholding a fine civic story because of his personal bias.
It's been over a month since all the facts were given to the paper; the work has been going on for all to see. There is absolutely no excuse or explanation for the lack of coverage other than the small minded, petty actions of the editor.
Freedom of the press, you chant?
More likely control of the press by a tyrant.
Noble Collins
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