Sadly, I’ve received no reply from the reporter. Maybe she’ll still write back, but I’m not holding my breath.

And, I’d like to add to this that within days of this ridiculous piece coming out, proclaiming the safety of Isomate LBAM Plus twist ties, the whole program in Sonoma has been halted because there is concern that the materials will harm an endangered aquatic species.

So much for claims of safety.

Miriam

Sarah,
I have just read your cloyingly cute and colossally uninformed article. How very sad that, when given a chance to do a piece, you couldn’t put a little more effort into it.
My strong suggestion, unless you intend to begin doing actual research, is for you to head right back to being a screen writer. At least there you can feel secure writing the kind of fiction you have produced in this article.
Mary Anne Gaskins

Now I wish I’d said “offensively cute” because that is more to the point. I hope the poor girl isn’t taking it too hard. I obviously didn’t rant enough before writing. So funny you say that - it is definitely what I always do too. There have been a number of words I have toned down after waiting a while. My poor husband usually has to listen to the original!
Take care,
Mary Anne

Donna

I did try to remain polite in my letter. I ranted around my house for half an hour before sitting down to write in order to reduce the risk that I’d descend to swearing and cursing in my letter.

It just hurts me so much to think of this being a tone taken toward all the families who were sickened. That is so unjust.

I would really like it if you would copy and paste your reply into the comments here, Mary Anne, if you feel comfortable doing that.

And, I hope other readers will take a moment to write to this reporter, too!
Miriam