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Columnists: Mark Vasche
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I came across an article in The New York Times several days ago that raised my journalist's hackles. Here's how it started:

Vasché: 'The Bee recommends': How we determine endorsements

Back in June, we issued a call for men and women of character, competence, commitment and courage to step forward and run for public office.

Vasche: Be civil or we'll have to put your letter in the round file

We received a letter the other day that offered yet another sad example of the slow but steady coarsening of our culture.

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