The Cape May County Herald’s news pages exist to accurately cover and impartially analyze events and trends, which impact the lives of our readers. We endeavor to report not only events but, where applicable, to give wider focus to the happenings so as to make our reporting relevant to our readers and viewers.
We believe that facts are facts, not points of view. In reporting the facts, independence is essential, as we cannot sacrifice our credibility in order to avoid offending an advertiser, a political figure or others known or unknown. We recognize that truth is sometimes painful and thus doesn’t always please everyone.
Our editorial coverage exists to filter events through our philosophic and moral screen, and then to express our opinion; these expressed opinions are not influenced by our news coverage. The tenets that govern us are based upon our belief that a God-given moral compass must guide us all.
Being a community newspaper is a trust which we take very seriously. We are blessed beyond measure to live in a state and nation where, by constitutional structure, the people govern themselves. What functions to keep government and the judiciary in check is the people’s ability to speak freely, enabling ideas to be debated and a consensus concluded. The media facilitates this exchange.
Currently, the media is not held in high esteem, because of its failure to impartially perform the functions entrusted to it. We recognize this failure within the profession and strive to ensure that we are not also guilty. We will be the first to admit that free speech can be a messy and offensive matter, and we come under ongoing criticism for our execution of it. I can assure you that we do our best, and we don’t exempt ourselves from the public criticism which flows to and through us.
Any enterprise worth its salt is not in place first and foremost to make money. By doing one’s job with the person being served in mind, the one providing that service can usually find a way to make a living and stay in business. If that is true of any business, it is doubly true of a media company. The public expects from us impartiality, honesty, and integrity; this is rightfully so. You deserve no less, and we desire to provide no less.
We solicit your suggestions on how to serve you better and can receive them via a phone call, letters to the editor and Spout Offs. When you have ideas for our collective betterment, please make the effort to let us hear from you; we will seek ways and means to pursue viable suggestions. In that line, the Herald partners with Cape Issues; if this citizens group interests you, please contact us.
Cape May County’s citizens cannot solve all the world’s problems, but gratitude for our heritage compels us to bloom where we are planted. We all have a role to play, and we thank you for the support you accord us.
Wildwood Crest – Several of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks have created quite a bit of controversy over the last few weeks. But surprisingly, his pick to become the next director of the FBI hasn’t experienced as much…
