They're Not in it for the Money
A reader who is a lawyer in Minneapolis writes:
I thought you'd be interested to know -- I just called in to cancel my subscription [to the Minneapolis Star Tribune]. After being on hold for about 10 minutes, the service rep. who took my call asked for a reason. I told her that the editorial page writers were out of control and offensive, and she replied "I probably shouldn't tell you this, but, we have had a lot of calls cancelling subscriptions for that same reason." I feel better already.UPDATE: Several readers have written us with similar messages. Here is the latest:
I too called to cancel my Sunday subscription to the Star Trib yesterday. Conversation was short:Rep: May I ask why you are canceling your subscription? Me: Did you read the Durbin editorial today?No more arguments from her.Rep: Yes I did.
Me: That's the reason.
Rep: Oh.
