Dear Sir,
We are perplexed over the coverage given by the Salt Lake Tribune of the Friday, September 21, hearing of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission on the subject of alcohol advertising.
In the Tribune's Saturday, September 22, report of the hearing, there is no mention of any of the points raised by Jerry D. Fenn, an attorney speaking on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Fenn offered persuasive arguments and called for significant studies to be made into the negative social consequences of the promotion of alcohol.
The Tribune's editorial page cartoon of September 25, however, might lead one to conclude that of the 11 people who gave testimony, Mr. Fenn was the only one being listened to.
So, no news coverage at all, but a stinging cartoon on the subject not reported! Is this what the Tribune provides as balanced and objective reporting?
William Evans
Public Affairs
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints