As 2011 comes to a close, once again we see the Columbian posing the question to the public, “What was Clark County’s top story in 2011?”
Of course, the real effort is to give themselves a pat on the back. I can’t fault them for wanting to do that as few taxpayers in Clark County will.
But, there is another side of the coin that should also be explored, “What was Clark County’s most mis-reported story in 2011?”
Looking back over the year we have several to choose from. The continuing cover-up of Jim Jacks abruptly walking out on constituents mid-session amid rumors of sexual improprieties with female staffers and admitting to being an alcoholic, the excessive over-coverage of the dwindling Occupy Vancouver rallies, anything to do with their favorite boogieman, David Madore or their successful efforts at slapping Josephine Wentzel around.
Of course, there is also their misleading the public on Proposition 1 and C-Tran and trying to push us into yet another tax to pay for a brand new baseball stadium to benefit a millionaire team owner from Yakima.
Maybe even some of the grumbling employees complaining how things are going down there or any of the vitriol thrown out to the public against any and every thing conservative by Columbian Editorial Page Editor, John Laird. Ankle biters and Hounds of Whinerville are my personal favorites.
We have no limit on just what mis-reported stories they have foisted on us this past year and we should decide which one it is.
Think back to all of the stories this past year and leave your recommendation in comments. Choose from those listed above or whatever you so choose. Choose more than one if you desire. Supply a link if you wish.
Employees of the Columbian are welcome, but just don’t use your real name 😉
Liberals are most welcome if you wish to slap the Columbian for swooning over congresscritter Jaime Herrera Beutler.
I’ll leave this up at the top for a while and we can determine what was the most mis-reported story and compare it to what the Columbian believes to be their top story.