Comments by BonnieBrody
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Posted on May 13 at 7:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I strongly believe that all comments, letters, articles, etc. should be signed by the person doing the writing. I do not believe in anonymous letters, allegations, accusations, criticisms, etc. Supporting anonymity is like supporting a 'kangaroo court'. Our country's legal system is based on the right of each person to face their accuser, know what the allegations against them are and be able to have their day in court. I have served on several boards and commissions in Fairbanks and Statewide. When anonymous letters were received they were thrown out and not given any consideration. If someone is not willing to stand behind their words, it leads to bullying, grandstanding, intimidation, and the type of comments that one would never make if others knew who they really were.
When I wrote my letter to the editor recently, I didn't know that there was a comment section where any 'John Doe' could attack me or what I said without me knowing who they were. I would have written my letter any way but I think some people might not want to send in a controversial letter to the editor. The News-Miner does not state anywhere on the 'letters to the Editor' page that there is a comment section comprised of a group of anonymous bloggers who can say almost anything they please without signing their real names
Hiding behind a curtain of falsehood leads to a community of lies and liars. I think that Fairbanks is a community that is head and heels above this. We are a community that respects individualists, people who stand up for their beliefs. We are all eccentric in some way and Fairbanks is a place where this does not have to be hidden. Uniqueness is valued here; we are encouraged to be ourselves. I believe that using our real names will lead to fair and interesting debates with our neighbors. Debates are healthy, anonymous attacks are unacceptable.
So, I request from the N-M, let's not try to be like the lower 48. We are different, very different and I hope we stay that way. I like to think we are more accepting and more real. Let's keep it that way through honesty, integrity and our own community vision. Let's keep it real; let's see what our neighbors think. Let's not hide behind a hood of anonymity. That sounds more like the KKK than the
Fairbanks I know and love.
Bonnie Brody
Posted on May 12 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dear Grace, I recently wrote a letter to the editor and was unaware that there was a comment section. I think getting comments to one's letters is great. However, all these comments written by anonymous writers seems inappropriate and downright wrong. If someone wants to respond to your bike experience, then I believe they should use their real names. Personally, I am sorry for your experience. Regardless of the law, the driver of that vehicle should have stopped to see how you were. I have never hit a pedestrian or bike rider with my car but if I did, I would have to live with that for the rest of my life. No matter what the law, harming someone else by my actions is a burden I would never want to carry. I am very glad that you are okay.
Again, all you anonymous writers, have the guts to use your real names. The letter writers use their names and so should you commenters.
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Posted on May 26 at 12:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I love Fairbanks because of things like your article. I love the people in this community. Having been here close to 40 years, I know a lot of people who I like. My children grew up with your wife. Your mother-in-law is one of my favorite folks. I don't know you but I enjoy your column. If I'm the 200th person, I don't want your money. Donate it to the poor lady with lung cancer whose house was broken in to. I bet the folks in Fairbanks raise more money for her than she lost when that S.O.B. broke into her house. Cheers.
Bonnie Brody
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