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Keep prodding

Since print journalism seems to be declining, I sometimes despair for the future of the Herald-Leader.

But then the outraged letters to the editor start coming in, and I know that Tom Eblen, Joel Pett, Paul Prather and others are still doing their jobs — prodding us in places that need a bit of self-examination. Apparently, they touch some readers in tender spots.

Bob Wilson

Nicholasville

This story was originally published December 16, 2016 at 6:19 PM with the headline "Keep prodding."

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