...And it's not for the recent claims of plagiarism.
The editorial page editor of the Shreveport Times, Craig Durrett, is considering dropping Coulter:
We have, in recent history, discussed whether it was time to cycle out Coulter, based more on whether she brings anything constructive to the table regarding ideas and issues.
Heh.
Note that they are only in the considering stage of deciding whether or not to bag (no pun intended) Coulter. Let's help the editor come to a conclusion and maybe, just maybe, this snowball will start rolling...
From
Editor & Publisher:
Shreveport Paper Considers Dropping Coulter
By E&P Staff
Published: July 03, 2006 10:20 AM ET
NEW YORK Craig Durrett, editorial page editor of the Shreveport (La.) Times, revealed in a column in his paper that he is considering dropping Ann Coulter as a columnist, and in fact, has "come close" before.
It's a matter of style, not ideology, he explained, and if she got the boot he would replace her with another conservative columnist.
"My opinion: She is more about entertainment and self-promotion, understanding that shock and outrage translate into publicity that feeds into her quest for media airtime and column space," he wrote. "Her comments about several women who were made widows on Sept. 11, 2001, is a prime example."
He also cited the analysis of Republican B. Jay Cooper, former deputy press secretary to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush: "To me, Ann Coulter's exercise of her right to free speech is the political equivalent of yelling fire in a crowded theater. She crosses the line of decency. To me, individuals who engage in name-calling and hate speech to get attention, sell books, increase speaking fees and feather their own nests, are speaking for themselves, not any political party. My problem is the popular presumption that she represents the Republican Party. We all get painted with her tainted brush."
Among other things, Coulter has often wished or fantasized about a violent end for some of her perceived opponents on the left, including New York Times reporters.
Now, I know I'm not telling any Kossacks anything new, but we can harness the power of dKos to let the editor of the Shreveport Times know how exactly we feel about a woman as vile as Coulter taking up valuable column inches.
Also, I'm sure the editor would just love to be informed as to the plagiarism charges that Ann is now facing.
So, if you're so inclined and you've got a minute or two, please shoot an email to Craig Durrett of the Shreveport Times and let him know exactly how you feel about Ann.
cdurrett@gannett.com
Also note that in Craig's editorial about Ann he asked for feedback concerning the subject at hand (just in case anyone thinks sending him emails is mean or anything):
So whether you are in the "Save Ann" or "Death to Ann" camp, it's always good to hear from our readers. Let fly those e-mails.
It has to start somewhere, and the Shreveport Times sounds like it's on the tipping point, let's get this ball rolling down the mountain and see just how big it will get.
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Updated.
Meteor Blades has some pointers before you send off a letter.
Thanks and make sure you keep those letters coming!